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YK62 VTD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,784 mi
Last recorded151,784 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 151,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,257 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 118,257 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,210 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside, inner and outer bead rim damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside, inner and outer bead rim damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,574 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,981 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,189 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 VTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

YK62 VTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YK62 VTD safe to buy?

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