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KM62 ZHR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 ZHR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 134,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 134,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded 2 times

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 134,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured HAS 6 CRACKS ON INNER RIM EDGE. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded 2 times

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,336 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,284 miles

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

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 Feb 2023 117,284 miles

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

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

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 21 Feb 2022 110,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,956 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,229 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,979 miles

Electronic parking brake button is cracked but still working ok

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,826 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Electronic parking brake button is cracked but still working ok

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,781 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 ZHR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

KM62 ZHR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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