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DE62 BDZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,154 mi
Last recorded125,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,154 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 125,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,606 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 111,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 105,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 98,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear propshaft coupling has signs of perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,352 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,171 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 71,171 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe joint loose (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,528 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,413 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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DE62 BDZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE62 BDZ, 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 DE62 BDZ registered?

DE62 BDZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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