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AO62 KZY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,249 mi
Last recorded106,249 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 KZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,312 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,725 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,268 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,513 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,590 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 34,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2to3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AO62 KZY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AO62 KZY, 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

How do I check the history of AO62 KZY?

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What year was AO62 KZY registered?

AO62 KZY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is AO62 KZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 KZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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