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2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,656 mi
Last recorded146,656 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 URL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 146,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 130,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 113,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,499 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 95,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,958 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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BN62 URL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN62 URL, 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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BN62 URL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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