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YK62 XJP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,402 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 73,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 22,731 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 22,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 19,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,671 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 XJP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

YK62 XJP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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