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YG62 KPJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,850 mi
Last recorded185,850 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 185,850 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 185,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 165,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 155,624 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 139,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,125 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,822 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 122,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 5 Dec 2018 114,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,286 miles

under trays fitted,unable to view all components

Fail 13 Dec 2017 108,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

under trays fitted,unable to view all components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,233 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,233 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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 KPJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

YG62 KPJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YG62 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 KPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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