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KP62 KYE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 KYE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 101,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes blistering on flexi hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,709 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,627 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,802 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST BUT NO READING REGISTERED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,956 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 26,956 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 KYE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

KP62 KYE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is KP62 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 KYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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