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BN62 UTM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,809 mi
Last recorded69,809 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,809 miles

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UTM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN62 UTM, 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 BN62 UTM registered?

BN62 UTM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is BN62 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 UTM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN62 UTM have outstanding finance?

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