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CK62 LKY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,398 mi
Last recorded123,398 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 LKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 123,398 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,888 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 225/55/17 97W RUN FLAT. TREAD REMAINING 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,808 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 98,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 225/55/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 225/55/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,040 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 69,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 61,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,638 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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CK62 LKY 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 84.6%.

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 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 CK62 LKY, 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 CK62 LKY registered?

CK62 LKY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is CK62 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK62 LKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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