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YK62 HWP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,218 mi
Last recorded170,218 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 170,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 145,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 132,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 124,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,718 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,138 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 HWP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

YK62 HWP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 HWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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