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YH62 HKC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,043 mi
Last recorded139,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 139,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,903 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,011 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,040 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 80,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YH62 HKC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YH62 HKC, 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 YH62 HKC registered?

YH62 HKC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 HKC 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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