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KM62 ZCX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 ZCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 171,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 156,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 144,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 144,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 123,583 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 123,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (angel eyes) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,942 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 106,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,419 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,757 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 82,755 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement not lifting (2.4.D.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,295 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,676 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 71,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to cords (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 ZCX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

KM62 ZCX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is KM62 ZCX safe to buy?

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