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YK62 PSY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,307 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,170 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 76,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,173 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered

Fail 2 Sep 2020 63,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre feathered

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,702 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,761 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 PSY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

YK62 PSY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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