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L18 KHN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,781 mi
Last recorded166,781 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 KHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 166,781 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 153,638 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Fail 11 Sep 2025 153,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 123,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 63,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,723 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,378 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

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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L18 KHN 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 92.3%.

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 L18 KHN, 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 L18 KHN registered?

L18 KHN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is L18 KHN safe to buy?

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