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YK62 PKO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 127,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,899 miles

engine top cover rattle,front brake discs poor,exhaust rattle,front suspension arms poor-play

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,604 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

service due in 2400m alert,front suspension arm bushes poor-play,both front lower balljoints poor-lift,front brake discs poor,front tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,289 miles

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Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating-shocker lower attachment bushes splitting,front-rear brake discs deteriorating-lipped-brake pads wearing low-close to sensor! drivers rear tyre central tread low

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,472 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

washer pipe leaking-investigate,passenger rear tyre inner tread bulged,service-brake fluid change due on onboard comp

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 31,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,415 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 23,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PKO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK62 PKO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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