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YK62 XVE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,086 mi
Last recorded152,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 152,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 152,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 143,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,628 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,421 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

water in o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,137 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,891 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 XVE 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 92.3%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

Is YK62 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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