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YF62 MKO

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

297,793 mi
Last recorded297,793 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 MKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 297,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 291,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 290,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 289,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 270,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 262,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 257,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020 248,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 221,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 205,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 190,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 188,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 175,765 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,282 miles

Central Rear Diff mounting defective

Pass 9 Jan 2017 140,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,243 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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YF62 MKO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YF62 MKO, 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 YF62 MKO registered?

YF62 MKO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YF62 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 MKO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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