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CK62 VUD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,428 mi
Last recorded178,428 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 178,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 165,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 152,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 150,995 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 150,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 148,602 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 25 Nov 2020 127,910 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 99,753 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 99,753 miles

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

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 9 Dec 2018 86,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,704 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 68,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tred (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tred (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted, blocking certain items

under vehicle covers fitted, blocking certain items

Fail 30 Nov 2015 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tred (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted, blocking certain items

under vehicle covers fitted, blocking certain items

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 VUD 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 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 CK62 VUD, 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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CK62 VUD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is CK62 VUD safe to buy?

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