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CK62 ZZN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,565 mi
Last recorded167,565 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 ZZN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 167,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 158,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 158,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2025 158,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,740 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 144,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,433 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,799 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 118,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 117,242 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 105,760 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop suspension inactive on o/s side (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,349 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,279 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 ZZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

CK62 ZZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for CK62 ZZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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