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YK62 VVL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,191 mi
Last recorded156,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil residue on diff

Pass 1 Jun 2024 153,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil residue on Diff

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 153,172 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil residue on Diff

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 145,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,050 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 132,050 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,330 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

cut on n/s/f tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,760 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 VVL 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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

YK62 VVL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YK62 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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