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BW62 BMW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,728 mi
Last recorded40,728 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW62 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,934 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 38,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,366 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 36,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,034 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks dust covers deteriorated (both)

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks dust covers deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2018 30,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks dust covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,372 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 23,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,677 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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BW62 BMW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW62 BMW, 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 BW62 BMW registered?

BW62 BMW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is BW62 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW62 BMW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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