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BK62 AXZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,191 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 11 Sep 2024 78,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,404 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 21 Sep 2022 66,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,959 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,843 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 39,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 28,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,669 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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BK62 AXZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK62 AXZ, 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 BK62 AXZ registered?

BK62 AXZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BK62 AXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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