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BG62 VCL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,208 mi
Last recorded42,208 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 41,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,394 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock gaiter split

Nearside Rear shock gaiter split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock gaiter split

Offside Rear shock gaiter split

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,661 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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BG62 VCL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG62 VCL, 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 BG62 VCL registered?

BG62 VCL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VCL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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