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BG62 SSK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

245,277 mi
Last recorded245,277 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 SSK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 245,277 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 245,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 231,872 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 231,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 225,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 216,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 205,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 200,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 192,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 163,715 miles

nearside wiper smeary

offside rear shock slightly leaking oil

slight play on both inner track rods

Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 108,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,422 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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BG62 SSK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG62 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

BG62 SSK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is BG62 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 SSK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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