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C11 KDS

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 KDS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 131,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 129,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 126,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,631 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 78,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 10,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 10,567 miles

emission too clean to test

Pass 28 Nov 2016 7,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 4,972 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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C11 KDS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C11 KDS, 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 C11 KDS registered?

C11 KDS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is C11 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 KDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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