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YK62 HVW

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,964 mi
Last recorded156,964 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 156,964 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 147,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 129,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,715 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 118,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 109,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,456 miles

nsf tyre bald on outer

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,624 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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YK62 HVW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 YK62 HVW, 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 YK62 HVW registered?

YK62 HVW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YK62 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 HVW 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.

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