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BG62 GKV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 153,524 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 149,234 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 14 Jan 2023 145,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,839 miles

body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 118,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG62 GKV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG62 GKV, 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 BG62 GKV registered?

BG62 GKV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BG62 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 GKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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