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BP62 SKJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP62 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 97,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 95,069 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,584 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 66,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,021 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 58,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,449 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BP62 SKJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 BP62 SKJ, 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 BP62 SKJ registered?

BP62 SKJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is BP62 SKJ safe to buy?

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