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YK62 WZN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WZN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,202 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock absorber bump stops damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 57,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,146 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,956 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 WZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

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

Is YK62 WZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WZN 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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