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FP12 KVX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,968 mi
Last recorded167,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 167,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 158,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 151,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 137,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 133,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure pad sensor broken (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,989 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 128,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 123,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 123,921 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 123,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2018 121,129 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,655 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FP12 KVX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP12 KVX, 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

How do I check the history of FP12 KVX?

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What year was FP12 KVX registered?

FP12 KVX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FP12 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 KVX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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