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KP62 BFV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 BFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edge/out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edge.

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Both tyre wearing low/nearside has cut,3mm.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,849 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 58,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 51,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 28 Sep 2020 46,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,664 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 38,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,334 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 BFV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 KP62 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

KP62 BFV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is KP62 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 BFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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