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BN62 XCE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 119,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,986 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,824 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 XCE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCE, 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

How do I check the history of BN62 XCE?

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What year was BN62 XCE registered?

BN62 XCE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BN62 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XCE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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