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YK62 VJP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VJP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,485 miles

Windscreen washer requirements only just met

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,343 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,097 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,159 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

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

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,691 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,430 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,313 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 VJP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

YK62 VJP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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