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KY62 VLM

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,618 mi
Last recorded188,618 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 VLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 188,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 185,518 miles

Offside Rear sidelight bulb out but more than 50% working

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2023 182,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 177,617 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres starting to wear slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2021 173,899 miles

Offside Rear sidelight is working but only half

Fail 4 Oct 2021 173,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear sidelight is working but only half

Pass 28 Sep 2020 169,597 miles

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,944 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 162,002 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 161,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 157,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,349 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring viewing area

undertrays fitted obscuring viewing area

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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KY62 VLM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 KY62 VLM, 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 KY62 VLM registered?

KY62 VLM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is KY62 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 VLM 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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