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KP62 BFU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,876 mi
Last recorded199,876 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 199,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 190,706 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 190,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 182,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 175,907 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 165,557 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 160,037 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 155,855 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 146,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 124,301 miles

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 29 May 2017 104,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,964 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 82,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 BFU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 KP62 BFU, 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 KP62 BFU registered?

KP62 BFU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is KP62 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 BFU 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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