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CA62 CFJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,557 mi
Last recorded131,557 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,557 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front tyres older than 10years 245/45R18

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on 3mm 275/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

cover tray fitted under

Pass 16 Aug 2025 129,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 117,226 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,317 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 98,083 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,407 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA62 CFJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CA62 CFJ, 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 CA62 CFJ registered?

CA62 CFJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is CA62 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 CFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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