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CA62 SKY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,773 mi
Last recorded82,773 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 SKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 82,773 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 3 Oct 2024 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe up to brake flex joint corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe up to brake flex joint corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. 245/40R19 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 68,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Suspension airbag perished, but not leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Suspension airbag perished, but not leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,992 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 42,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,486 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 9,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 6,503 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 5,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 2,647 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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CA62 SKY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 CA62 SKY, 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

How do I check the history of CA62 SKY?

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What year was CA62 SKY registered?

CA62 SKY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is CA62 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 SKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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