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BK12 WDN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,070 mi
Last recorded126,070 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 WDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,823 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,771 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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BK12 WDN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 BK12 WDN, 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 BK12 WDN registered?

BK12 WDN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 WDN 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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