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BV62 JTZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,104 mi
Last recorded183,104 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 183,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 167,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 159,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 146,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 138,493 miles

engine Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 109,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,914 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 JTZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

BV62 JTZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is BV62 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 JTZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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