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BV62 JVK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 JVK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 104,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 101,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,911 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 May 2018 83,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,231 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,861 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 58,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV62 JVK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV62 JVK, 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 BV62 JVK registered?

BV62 JVK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BV62 JVK safe to buy?

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