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BN62 UTS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,876 mi
Last recorded160,876 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 159,175 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 134,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,325 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,037 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 UTS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

BN62 UTS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BN62 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 UTS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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