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YG62 VKL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 105,180 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 100,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 95,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 94,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Angel eye type (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R18 RF On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn out on outer edge. 2454518rft

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn out on outer edge. 2454518rft

Fail 25 Oct 2017 54,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2754018rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2754018rft (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn out on outer edge. 2454518rft

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn out on outer edge. 2454518rft

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 38,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,629 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 VKL 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 VKL, 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.

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What year was YG62 VKL registered?

YG62 VKL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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