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CY62 BTX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,338 mi
Last recorded90,338 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 BTX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 82,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,159 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,214 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 69,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 63,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,401 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Fail 28 Nov 2016 44,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,661 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obsuring some parts

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 BTX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 CY62 BTX, 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 CY62 BTX registered?

CY62 BTX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is CY62 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 BTX 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.

Does CY62 BTX have outstanding finance?

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