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CE62 KDO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 KDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 154,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 145,512 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 145,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 142,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,120 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 21 Apr 2022 124,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 108,071 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,086 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,095 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain components

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 rf (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain components

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,325 miles

upper & lower engine cover

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,643 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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CE62 KDO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 CE62 KDO, 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 CE62 KDO registered?

CE62 KDO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CE62 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 KDO 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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