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BX62 TLK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

265,879 mi
Last recorded265,879 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX62 TLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 265,879 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 265,879 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 257,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 250,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 250,509 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 244,093 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2021 240,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 234,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

brake pipes plastic coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2019 228,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 204,848 miles

Exhaust hangar missing at rear section area.

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 179,168 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 157,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 136,805 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 136,805 miles

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

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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BX62 TLK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc 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 BX62 TLK, 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 BX62 TLK registered?

BX62 TLK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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