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YK62 WMC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,449 mi
Last recorded178,449 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 178,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 178,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 170,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 160,772 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 160,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulge under load...245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 9 Sep 2022 149,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold outer edge 245/40/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 132,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,628 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,628 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,246 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WMC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

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

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