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YK12 OCM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,345 mi
Last recorded148,345 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OCM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 148,345 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 148,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 141,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 124,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,868 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,867 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 91,837 miles

Emissions to clean to print

engine cover and under body trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2018 81,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,202 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear brake pads look low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,917 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f valve perished

underbonnet covers fitted

undertray covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2014 30,187 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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YK12 OCM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK12 OCM, 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 YK12 OCM registered?

YK12 OCM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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