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BD62 WJC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,572 miles

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

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

condensation build up in both headlights

Fail 19 Jun 2025 100,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

condensation build up in both headlights

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 75,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Water ingress nearside headlamp lens

Fail 8 May 2023 75,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Water ingress nearside headlamp lens

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,780 miles

tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,550 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,689 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,142 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 WJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 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 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 WJC, 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

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What year was BD62 WJC registered?

BD62 WJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is BD62 WJC safe to buy?

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