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YK62 VFH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,379 mi
Last recorded147,379 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VFH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,835 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 132,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 119,335 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,079 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 116,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,565 miles

2 x rear tyres are wearing on the inner tread

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,281 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover insecure

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear brake pad sensor rubbing through on wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,669 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 VFH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

YK62 VFH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 VFH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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