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YK62 XSR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,981 mi
Last recorded113,981 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

covers fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,603 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,856 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,185 miles

Both front tyre treads perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,228 miles

Chips on screen

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in tyre, cords not visible

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,588 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 XSR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

YK62 XSR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is YK62 XSR safe to buy?

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