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DV12 KJF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,477 mi
Last recorded153,477 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 153,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,514 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 143,514 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 134,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor damaged

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2022 125,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 114,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,668 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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DV12 KJF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 DV12 KJF, 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 DV12 KJF registered?

DV12 KJF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is DV12 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KJF 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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