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YK62 RKV

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 125,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 113,778 miles

under-trays fitted

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 109,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 90,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 84,943 miles

Rear diff output drive shaft seals have a slight seepage of oil

Fail 13 May 2019 84,943 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff output drive shaft seals have a slight seepage of oil

Pass 19 May 2018 77,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 69,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 54,232 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 RKV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

YK62 RKV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 RKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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