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YG62 KTD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,420 mi
Last recorded154,420 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 146,831 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight condensation

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 146,831 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight condensation

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 142,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 140,179 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 138,428 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 138,421 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both longer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a weld

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a weld

Fail 29 Apr 2021 136,626 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a weld

Pass 21 Apr 2020 124,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,593 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 71,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre (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 KTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

YG62 KTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is YG62 KTD safe to buy?

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