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BK62 OYL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 OYL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,721 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,426 miles

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 30 Sep 2019 60,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,631 miles

unable to get emission readings

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,264 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,857 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 OYL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK62 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

BK62 OYL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BK62 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 OYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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