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CX62 XEY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

247,103 mi
Last recorded247,103 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 XEY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 247,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 247,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 247,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 232,598 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 215,158 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all est. 6/8000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight separation to top section

Fail 4 Aug 2022 215,158 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all est. 6/8000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight separation to top section

Pass 28 Jul 2021 191,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 178,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 101,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,885 miles

too clean for emissions test

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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CX62 XEY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX62 XEY, 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 CX62 XEY registered?

CX62 XEY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is CX62 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX62 XEY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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