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YK62 WXS

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,316 mi
Last recorded152,316 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2023 152,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 129,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,014 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,572 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 89,016 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,179 miles

Smoke emission to clean to register

Un-even tyre wear on inside edge of both front tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,387 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 WXS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

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

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