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BJ62 VCU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,437 mi
Last recorded121,437 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VCU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 121,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,629 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 111,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 105,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,279 miles

Central Front small chip in screen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar link d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,505 miles

all 4 tyres low edges

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,412 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing not enough to obscure drivers vision

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 VCU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

BJ62 VCU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is BJ62 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 VCU 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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