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CX62 XDK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,236 mi
Last recorded163,236 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 XDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 163,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lights out of sync with each other

Fail 28 Apr 2026 163,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lights out of sync with each other

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 151,275 miles

Front front hazard warning lamp flashing out of sync

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 151,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front front hazard warning lamp flashing out of sync

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,259 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps flashing out of sync

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 115,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,807 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,369 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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CX62 XDK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 CX62 XDK, 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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What year was CX62 XDK registered?

CX62 XDK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is CX62 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX62 XDK 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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