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KM62 VJX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

383,577 mi
Last recorded383,577 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 383,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 383,480 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 351,833 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 323,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Differential damp

Pass 12 Aug 2022 276,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 239,122 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth starting to wear smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 205,325 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 205,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 178,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 144,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (245/45R18) (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions too clean to record

rear exhaust rubber not attached to vehicle, exhaust still secure by other mounting points on exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VJX 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 KM62 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

KM62 VJX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KM62 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 VJX 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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