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YK62 VPD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

248,044 mi
Last recorded248,044 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 248,044 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 248,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 232,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 219,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 219,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 206,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 191,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 191,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 180,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 162,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 162,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 135,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge's

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under cover's fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,744 miles

Front brake discs worn

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,462 miles

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

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 VPD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

YK62 VPD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 VPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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