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EA62 KTV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 KTV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 126,128 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 125,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 116,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,337 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 92,172 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 92,092 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 75,563 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,516 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,891 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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EA62 KTV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA62 KTV, 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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How do I check the history of EA62 KTV?

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What year was EA62 KTV registered?

EA62 KTV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is EA62 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 KTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA62 KTV have outstanding finance?

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