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CE62 ZNX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,443 mi
Last recorded98,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,742 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,742 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 85,665 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 85,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 79,668 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 79,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 72,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,098 miles

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

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 6 Apr 2019 44,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,909 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 22,909 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 22,838 miles

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

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 ZNX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE62 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

CE62 ZNX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is CE62 ZNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 ZNX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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