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EK62 EHG

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,089 mi
Last recorded195,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 EHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 195,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 182,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 169,482 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 169,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 150,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 150,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 131,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay..

Fail 16 May 2019 131,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay..

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,263 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reset headlight height adjuster to check beam aim

Undertrays fitted

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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EK62 EHG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 EK62 EHG, 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 EK62 EHG registered?

EK62 EHG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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