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YK62 OEB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,183 mi
Last recorded160,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 160,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,330 miles

Front front pads getting low

Rear rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2020 94,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,230 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 OEB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

YK62 OEB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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