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CE62 KFJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,481 mi
Last recorded158,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 KFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 158,481 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 136,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,745 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,291 miles

Both rear Tyres bald on inner edge.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,294 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,470 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 65,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

child seat fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 45,322 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,446 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 34,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,939 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 KFJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE62 KFJ, 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 CE62 KFJ registered?

CE62 KFJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is CE62 KFJ safe to buy?

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