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YP62 KBX

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 99,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 93,150 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 93,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 87,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,136 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 71,939 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Slight wear inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,706 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,827 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 48,827 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,769 miles

offside nearside rear tyres on 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,372 miles

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

plastics fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/rear tyre

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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YP62 KBX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YP62 KBX, 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 YP62 KBX registered?

YP62 KBX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 KBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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