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BV62 JWM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,435 mi
Last recorded158,435 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 158,435 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 151,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 151,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing (getting close to canvas)

Pass 6 Dec 2023 142,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,022 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,603 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing excessively on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 72,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing excessively on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,561 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

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 JWM 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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

BV62 JWM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is BV62 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 JWM 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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