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BG62 LSE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LSE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 115,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 109,994 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 105,813 miles

Offside headlamp slightly dim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 102,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,612 miles

***SMELL OF PETROL FROM ENGINE AREA LEAKS CANNOT BE FOUND AS ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS ARE FITTED***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,912 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x bulges on outer side wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 92,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,123 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 48,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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BG62 LSE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG62 LSE, 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 BG62 LSE registered?

BG62 LSE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is BG62 LSE safe to buy?

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