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YK62 RRO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 RRO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,271 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 106,271 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,602 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 12 Apr 2022 86,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,775 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 78,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,575 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 40,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,259 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 RRO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

YK62 RRO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YK62 RRO safe to buy?

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