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BK62 WSV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

241,894 mi
Last recorded241,894 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 241,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 241,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 234,244 miles

gear seslector poor for reverse and very loose baggy selection-investigate,headlights clouding,osr tyre inner tread low,front and rear bvrake pads low close too disc lip,lower covers fixings incomplete

oil spill covers fitted,front steering arm joints play,tyre walls scuffed,control arm bushings poor

Fail 24 Dec 2024 234,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inv - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possibly cheap quality bulbs fitted-then reset aims for retest (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inop (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inop (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front - judder (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached loose dangling in places (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gear seslector poor for reverse and very loose baggy selection-investigate,headlights clouding,osr tyre inner tread low,front and rear bvrake pads low close too disc lip,lower covers fixings incomplete

oil spill covers fitted,front steering arm joints play,tyre walls scuffed,control arm bushings poor

Pass 8 Jan 2024 224,566 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 210,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 195,140 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 195,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low,oil spill,brake back plates poor rattly,nsf steering arm balljoint play,front suspension arm bushes poor

Pass 13 Oct 2020 181,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2019 167,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,521 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,521 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,153 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 WSV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

BK62 WSV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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