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CY62 BSU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

221,803 mi
Last recorded221,803 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 BSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 221,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 215,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 201,869 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 197,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 189,459 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 158,038 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2019 130,837 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 130,836 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 111,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,288 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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CY62 BSU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY62 BSU, 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 CY62 BSU registered?

CY62 BSU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is CY62 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 BSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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