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YK62 VBA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 89,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,541 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,271 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 77,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 68,614 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 59,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,774 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 53,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.35mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear seat belt webbing twisted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,456 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 VBA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

YK62 VBA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 VBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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