CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK62 LNJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,452 mi
Last recorded96,452 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 96,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,876 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,586 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,917 miles

Both rear damper shrouds failed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 275/35R20 102Y RunFlat GoodYear Excellence (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 275/35R20 102Y RunFlat GoodYear Excellence (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 53,917 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear damper shrouds failed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 275/35R20 102Y RunFlat GoodYear Excellence (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 275/35R20 102Y RunFlat GoodYear Excellence (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,895 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK62 LNJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 LNJ, 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 BK62 LNJ?

You can check the full history of BK62 LNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK62 LNJ registered?

BK62 LNJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BK62 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 LNJ 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.

Does BK62 LNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK62 LNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.