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YK62 YCM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,399 mi
Last recorded124,399 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YCM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 124,399 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,814 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 22 Apr 2024 109,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 103,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear differential mounting bush splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,386 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,626 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear of prop next to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,906 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,578 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 YCM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

YK62 YCM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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