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YK62 XWF

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,884 mi
Last recorded78,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XWF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,560 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 63,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 32,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,426 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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YK62 XWF is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 50,918 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 XWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK62 XWF registered?

YK62 XWF is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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