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YF62 MYK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,266 mi
Last recorded145,266 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 145,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2022 145,265 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 124,036 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 105,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,152 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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 MYK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF62 MYK registered?

YF62 MYK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is YF62 MYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 MYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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