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BV62 CRJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,320 mi
Last recorded139,320 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CRJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,234 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 131,219 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,583 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV62 CRJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BV62 CRJ, 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 BV62 CRJ registered?

BV62 CRJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is BV62 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 CRJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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