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YG62 TKA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,724 mi
Last recorded123,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 72,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,502 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to gain a reading

Fail 22 Sep 2017 69,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust emissions too clean to gain a reading

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,141 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 TKA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

YG62 TKA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YG62 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TKA 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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