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CY62 BTZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 125,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 107,310 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,991 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 91,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 76,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 60,288 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,959 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 36,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BTZ 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 84.6%.

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 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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

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

Is CY62 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 BTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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