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CP62 LAE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 LAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 137,832 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,773 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

osf tyre wearing close to legall imit

Fail 13 Dec 2022 130,770 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

oil leak

osf tyre wearing close to legall imit

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,394 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 115,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 115,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,967 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 104,967 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,639 miles

Manufacturers covers and guards fitted restricting full inspection of all components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,677 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,421 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CP62 LAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP62 LAE, 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 CP62 LAE registered?

CP62 LAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is CP62 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 LAE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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