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YK62 OTY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OTY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 103,538 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 99,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 94,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 88,147 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,889 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 84,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 68,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,130 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 OTY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OTY, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 OTY?

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What year was YK62 OTY registered?

YK62 OTY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YK62 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 OTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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