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YK62 VKU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,071 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2024 138,214 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,687 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,657 miles

0 emissions measured

Pass 19 Sep 2020 118,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 108,119 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,643 miles

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

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 VKU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

YK62 VKU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is YK62 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VKU 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.

Does YK62 VKU have outstanding finance?

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