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KR62 VBO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,920 mi
Last recorded145,920 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR62 VBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 145,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 137,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 133,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 117,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 108,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 104,632 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure resting on under tray (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 144,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 124,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KR62 VBO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 KR62 VBO, 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 KR62 VBO registered?

KR62 VBO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is KR62 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR62 VBO 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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