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YK62 XVN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,924 mi
Last recorded124,924 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 124,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,577 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 115,519 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,691 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,709 miles

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,374 miles

Nearside Front dip beam flickers before it turns on on first use advise rectifying asap

Fail 5 Sep 2019 75,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front dip beam flickers before it turns on on first use advise rectifying asap

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,721 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,617 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted .........

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,536 miles

rear brake pad getting low .........

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,105 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 34,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 34,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge devoid (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 XVN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

YK62 XVN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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