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KM62 ZDA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 132,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 125,877 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 125,839 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,323 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - more on N/S ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 114,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - more on N/S ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,908 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 106,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,630 miles

Brake warning light on dash

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 98,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,672 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 20 Nov 2017 57,060 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 56,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,244 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 ZDA 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 66.7%.

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 ZDA, 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 KM62 ZDA registered?

KM62 ZDA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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