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BV62 CPF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,042 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 122,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 101,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 20 Aug 2022 88,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,883 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear's (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 24,711 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 24,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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BV62 CPF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV62 CPF, 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 BV62 CPF?

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What year was BV62 CPF registered?

BV62 CPF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BV62 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 CPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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