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FV62 PKK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 PKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 114,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 80,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,103 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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FV62 PKK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV62 PKK, 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 FV62 PKK?

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What year was FV62 PKK registered?

FV62 PKK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FV62 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 PKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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