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YK62 VGV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,218 mi
Last recorded156,218 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 156,218 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers on restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jan 2025 153,577 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 150,594 miles

engine covers fitted

factory fitted undertrays

Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 124,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 95,107 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 95,107 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,129 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 28 Oct 2017 66,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,212 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 VGV 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 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 VGV, 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.

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What year was YK62 VGV registered?

YK62 VGV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YK62 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VGV 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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