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FE12 KHW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KHW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 98,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,264 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,797 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,573 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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FE12 KHW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FE12 KHW, 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 FE12 KHW registered?

FE12 KHW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FE12 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 KHW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE12 KHW have outstanding finance?

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