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BK62 WSL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,561 mi
Last recorded172,561 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 172,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,182 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,980 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 143,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 133,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 124,635 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 110,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake Pad Front Wear Indicator Illuminated But Front Brakes New

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,811 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 WSL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

BK62 WSL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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