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CV62 KYX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 KYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 107,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2024 95,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 80,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 59,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,609 miles

engine cover & under cover obscuring some parts in engine bay

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,384 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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CV62 KYX 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 CV62 KYX, 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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CV62 KYX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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