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YK62 VBC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,804 mi
Last recorded140,804 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VBC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 140,804 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,986 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2024 133,676 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 122,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 112,121 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,573 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,442 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 VBC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

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