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BV62 DZE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,703 mi
Last recorded185,703 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 185,703 miles

Front uk sticker close to letter on plate

Offside Front wing has damage but not sharp edge

Rear number plate uk sticker close to letter on plate

Pass 24 Sep 2024 174,283 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 174,075 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 160,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,185 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 146,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,619 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,618 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,548 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,175 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,010 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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BV62 DZE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DZE, 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.

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What year was BV62 DZE registered?

BV62 DZE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is BV62 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 DZE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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