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BV62 EAA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,892 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,139 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 114,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 114,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 57,938 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,548 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 EAA 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 85.7%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

BV62 EAA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BV62 EAA safe to buy?

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