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YK62 XGJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,800 mi
Last recorded178,800 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 178,800 miles

engine cover, undertrays

Pass 29 Aug 2024 170,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 163,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 156,085 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,350 miles

plastic undertraysand engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 136,516 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 113,595 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 113,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn bald on outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,354 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,724 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 XGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

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

Is YK62 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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