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AU62 DXP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 DXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,863 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 60,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,405 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 47,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 31,911 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 21,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,392 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 34,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,734 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 DXP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 AU62 DXP, 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

How do I check the history of AU62 DXP?

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What year was AU62 DXP registered?

AU62 DXP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is AU62 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 DXP 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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