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YH62 KZV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,508 mi
Last recorded109,508 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 106,664 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm shock absorber mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake noisy when operated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,673 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,686 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,176 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit only has 1.6-2mm tred remaining

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,401 miles

Nail in OSF tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 51,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flexi deteriorated causing it to rest and burn though plastic undertray (7.1.1)

Nail in OSF tyre

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 KZV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KZV, 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 YH62 KZV registered?

YH62 KZV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is YH62 KZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 KZV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH62 KZV have outstanding finance?

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