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AU62 DVW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 DVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2024 156,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,552 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,583 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,206 miles

Advise chip in screen

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,894 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,849 miles

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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AU62 DVW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU62 DVW, 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 AU62 DVW registered?

AU62 DVW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is AU62 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 DVW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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