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YK62 WKU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,410 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,706 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,706 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,399 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,518 miles

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

covers fitted restricting view of underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2016 42,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

covers fitted restricting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,667 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WKU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

YK62 WKU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YK62 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WKU 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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