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YK62 ONR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,591 mi
Last recorded189,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 189,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 164,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 159,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 151,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 137,844 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 137,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on a previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 1 crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 125,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 112,735 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ONR 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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK62 ONR 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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