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EA62 KUB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,214 mi
Last recorded191,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 KUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 191,214 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 191,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 180,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 172,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 162,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 162,897 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 153,523 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 106,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,708 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 99,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Tyres Are Worn On The Outer Edges Of The Tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre RunFlat Tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre is Worn On The inner Edge Near To The Cords

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,014 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 KUB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA62 KUB, 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 EA62 KUB registered?

EA62 KUB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is EA62 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 KUB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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