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BD62 MLJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 154,851 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 148,407 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 148,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 134,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,608 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 128,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,479 miles

engine covers and under trays 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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BD62 MLJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

BD62 MLJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is BD62 MLJ safe to buy?

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