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BD62 EEV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 EEV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,393 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 62,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,140 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,090 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 21,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,212 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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BD62 EEV 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 BD62 EEV, 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 BD62 EEV registered?

BD62 EEV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is BD62 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 EEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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