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YK62 VRM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 130,148 miles

Factory under-trays/engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 126,967 miles

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower strut bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Sep 2023 119,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower strut bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,356 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,691 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 54,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,573 miles

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

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

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,823 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

trigger point not met

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 VRM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

YK62 VRM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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