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KN62 BWJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,763 mi
Last recorded160,763 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 160,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,320 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,080 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 39,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,648 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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KN62 BWJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 KN62 BWJ, 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 KN62 BWJ registered?

KN62 BWJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 BWJ 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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