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CK62 WXD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 WXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 163,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 162,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 157,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,127 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 141,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 141,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,587 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,080 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 123,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,402 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (in rack) (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread small cut

washers poor effect

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,642 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,642 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,433 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WXD, 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 WXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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