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YK62 HXT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HXT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 115,250 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 13 May 2026 115,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 110,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,559 miles

front bumper slight damage

Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,559 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

front bumper slight damage

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,231 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,934 miles

Front Vehicle warning on Headlamp aim, Control Vertical Failure

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,934 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle warning on Headlamp aim, Control Vertical Failure

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,956 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 57,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,974 miles

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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 HXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK62 HXT, 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 YK62 HXT registered?

YK62 HXT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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