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BJ62 EVT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,381 mi
Last recorded156,381 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 156,381 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 148,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 137,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 114,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,599 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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BJ62 EVT 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 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 BJ62 EVT, 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 BJ62 EVT registered?

BJ62 EVT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 EVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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