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YK62 VFA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,341 mi
Last recorded59,341 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,341 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 56,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,881 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,871 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 26 Oct 2021 47,689 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 47,670 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,555 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,741 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 24 Oct 2018 36,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,422 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 VFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

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

Is YK62 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VFA 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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