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YK62 XXL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,207 mi
Last recorded169,207 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XXL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 169,207 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 169,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 158,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 152,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,967 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 129,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

YK62 XXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YK62 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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