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KP62 BFO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,851 mi
Last recorded114,851 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 BFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 104,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,529 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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KP62 BFO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP62 BFO, 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 KP62 BFO registered?

KP62 BFO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is KP62 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 BFO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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