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EK12 KUP

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 101,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 76,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 9,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK12 KUP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK12 KUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 KUP registered?

EK12 KUP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is EK12 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 KUP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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