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EK62 JZG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,173 mi
Last recorded148,173 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 JZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 148,173 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential bushes ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 148,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential bushes ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 145,731 miles

Rear Diff (Front Support Bushes Perished & Split)

Fail 2 Oct 2024 145,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Diff (Front Support Bushes Perished & Split)

Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,473 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,277 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 127,277 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,316 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,444 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,145 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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EK62 JZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JZG, 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 EK62 JZG registered?

EK62 JZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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