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FT62 KVC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,944 mi
Last recorded218,944 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 KVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 218,944 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 218,933 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 204,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 203,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 196,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 174,050 miles

Front 2x Tyre's wearing inner & outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 174,050 miles

Front 2x Tyre's wearing inner & outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 152,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,377 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,819 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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FT62 KVC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT62 KVC, 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 FT62 KVC registered?

FT62 KVC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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