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YK62 XKL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,248 mi
Last recorded45,248 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,248 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 45,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,052 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 33,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,925 miles

warning of brake pad wear illuminated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,801 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 XKL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

YK62 XKL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is YK62 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XKL 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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