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YK62 WUB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted (not allowing full inspection of seat and belt)

Fail 20 Nov 2024 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted (not allowing full inspection of seat and belt)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,968 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,765 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,429 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 67,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WUB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK62 WUB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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