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GF62 RKN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,119 mi
Last recorded187,119 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 RKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 187,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 172,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 163,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 158,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 145,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,052 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,467 miles

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

OSR tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,465 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

OSR tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,648 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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GF62 RKN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF62 RKN, 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 GF62 RKN registered?

GF62 RKN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GF62 RKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 RKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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