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M5 KVD

2012 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KVD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/r18 88y bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,002 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215,40,r18,85y dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 49,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,487 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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M5 KVD is a 2012 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 65,964 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 KVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M5 KVD registered?

M5 KVD is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is M5 KVD safe to buy?

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