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CE62 XHN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,087 mi
Last recorded92,087 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,382 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 84,382 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 84,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Reverse light out (nearside working)

Pass 10 May 2022 77,321 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 69,267 miles

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread remaining

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,981 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres perished slightly in between tread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,632 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CE62 XHN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE62 XHN, 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 CE62 XHN registered?

CE62 XHN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CE62 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 XHN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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