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YK62 USP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,844 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,969 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 15 Nov 2021 188,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 174,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,292 miles

WET TEST

Pass 4 Nov 2018 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,291 miles

Front tyres worn on outer shoulder.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 66,290 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on outer shoulder.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,766 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,628 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 USP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

YK62 USP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YK62 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 USP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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