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BJ62 WBP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,660 mi
Last recorded188,660 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 WBP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 188,660 miles

BRAKE PADS WARINING LIGHT ON, PADS ALL GOOD.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 188,660 miles

BRAKE PADS WARINING LIGHT ON, PADS ALL GOOD.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 174,431 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 171,718 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 166,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 158,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 153,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 139,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,266 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,169 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 WBP 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 90.9%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

BJ62 WBP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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