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DA62 URP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,347 mi
Last recorded154,347 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 URP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 154,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 130,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,126 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 50,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,903 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** Inner 0mm *** (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Jacking Block Is Missing and The Under Trays Are Damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** Inner 0mm *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 27,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** Inner 0mm *** (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Jacking Block Is Missing and The Under Trays Are Damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** Inner 0mm *** (4.1.E.1)

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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DA62 URP 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 83.3%.

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 DA62 URP, 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 DA62 URP registered?

DA62 URP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is DA62 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 URP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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