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YK62 UUN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 212,291 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 121,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,374 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2018 112,321 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear very low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing very low in places on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 89,269 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear very low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing very low in places on inner edge

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 UUN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

YK62 UUN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 UUN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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