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YK62 VTP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VTP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 136,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** STRONG ADVISORY ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** STRONG ADVISORY ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 109,595 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,544 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2020 91,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,109 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 VTP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

Is YK62 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VTP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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