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YK62 XDX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,284 mi
Last recorded75,284 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 59,490 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 59,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 54,690 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,893 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,542 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 XDX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDX, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 XDX?

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What year was YK62 XDX registered?

YK62 XDX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is YK62 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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