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YK62 XJC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XJC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 151,385 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 17 Sep 2025 151,383 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected cord showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 8 Oct 2024 132,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread & smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,146 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre pressure looks low

tpms light on

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,524 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,966 miles

signs of wear to front brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

signs of wear to front brake pads

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,954 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 XJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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