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YK62 WNM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,820 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,955 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 60,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,477 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 WNM 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 92.3%.

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 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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

YK62 WNM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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