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YG62 DKF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 DKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 43,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,005 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 35,003 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,842 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 26,841 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,088 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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YG62 DKF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG62 DKF, 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 YG62 DKF registered?

YG62 DKF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 DKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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