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BJ62 EWN

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,901 mi
Last recorded117,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,620 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,389 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,334 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 39,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,975 miles

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

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 EWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EWN, 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 BJ62 EWN registered?

BJ62 EWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 EWN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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