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YK62 XTP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 126,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,045 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 119,436 miles

Coolent leak

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

Front Flexi Worn

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

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

Undercover Fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 115,812 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 109,560 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2021 100,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 91,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,490 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 XTP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

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

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