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YK62 OVO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,889 mi
Last recorded59,889 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 56,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,845 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 31 Oct 2022 48,625 miles

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

undertray fitted unable to give full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,165 miles

poss puncture nsf

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low / and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

poss punture osf tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,083 miles

nsf wiper worn

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 OVO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

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

Is YK62 OVO safe to buy?

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