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KM62 VAA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,797 miles

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 138,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,340 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 12 Sep 2023 132,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 125,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 125,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 120,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 107,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VAA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM62 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

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

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