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YK62 YAX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

272,437 mi
Last recorded272,437 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 272,437 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 270,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 270,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 262,297 miles

bonnet secondary saftey device cables worn

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 246,388 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 233,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 216,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 206,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2018 183,345 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 182,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,807 miles

windscreen wipers smear screen

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 YAX 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 84.6%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

YK62 YAX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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