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YS62 KCF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,793 mi
Last recorded139,793 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 KCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 139,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 136,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 117,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,240 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,061 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 73,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,688 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside tyre has nail in it

Offside rear tyre has deep cuts

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2015 56,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside tyre has nail in it

Offside rear tyre has deep cuts

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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YS62 KCF 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 YS62 KCF, 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 YS62 KCF registered?

YS62 KCF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YS62 KCF safe to buy?

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