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BJ62 EWB

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,349 mi
Last recorded141,349 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 141,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber damper split.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber damper split.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,436 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber damper split.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber damper split.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 48,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 48,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,730 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,539 miles

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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 EWB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ62 EWB, 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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BJ62 EWB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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