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YK62 OMY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,618 mi
Last recorded154,618 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 154,618 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 12 Jan 2023 136,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,085 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 102,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre tread 1.6mm

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OMY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

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

Is YK62 OMY safe to buy?

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