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YK62 WUM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,423 mi
Last recorded116,423 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,543 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,541 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front axle (lower from arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,036 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,690 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,222 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 28,222 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 WUM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

YK62 WUM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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