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YK62 XUN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XUN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 129,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,265 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,978 miles

Front tyres wearing

Fail 3 Apr 2023 101,978 miles

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

Front tyres wearing

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,547 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil tyre wear show but not visible leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side on limit 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,670 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted obstructing full inspection of adult seat belt

front wipers slightly smeary

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 XUN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

YK62 XUN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YK62 XUN safe to buy?

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