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YK62 XMP

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XMP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 108,501 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 108,466 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,905 miles

All rear differential mount bushes worn and split

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,485 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear number plate faded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,215 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,313 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XMP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

YK62 XMP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is YK62 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XMP 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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