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YE62 KTF

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,641 mi
Last recorded189,641 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 KTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 189,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 181,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 181,333 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 172,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 164,325 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded On Edge

Pass 20 Sep 2021 155,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 147,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 137,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,302 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn near to wear bars

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,879 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service Due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 79,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service Due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,370 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YE62 KTF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE62 KTF registered?

YE62 KTF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is YE62 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 KTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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