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YK62 XNF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,121 mi
Last recorded110,121 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 102,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,776 miles

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 26 Sep 2020 70,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 57,283 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear jacking point rubber pad missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,223 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine covers and under trays fitted

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 XNF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

YK62 XNF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 XNF 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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