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BK62 OVS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,446 mi
Last recorded175,446 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 OVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 175,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 170,206 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 266,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 162,859 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 162,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2021 143,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,306 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,317 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,340 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OVS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BK62 OVS, 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.

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What year was BK62 OVS registered?

BK62 OVS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BK62 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 OVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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