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YK62 XPV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,387 mi
Last recorded248,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 248,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 228,964 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2022 228,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess badly split and perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Nov 2021 226,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge

Offside Front tyre low outer edge

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 193,348 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Pass 7 Nov 2019 160,459 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear airbags perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,999 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,852 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,085 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 107,085 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,987 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,960 miles

Advise replacment of all tyres

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

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

Offside Front 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 XPV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPV, 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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What year was YK62 XPV registered?

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

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