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KM62 SOU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 SOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,604 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,028 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2017 69,081 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,924 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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KM62 SOU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KM62 SOU, 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 KM62 SOU registered?

KM62 SOU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is KM62 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 SOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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