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DE62 HTX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,742 mi
Last recorded144,742 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HTX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 144,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 138,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,620 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,542 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 102,542 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,568 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 93,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,773 miles

Advise FullUnderbody Panel Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner& outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,311 miles

Nearside Front brake pad material deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,207 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad material deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,208 miles

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

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 HTX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

DE62 HTX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DE62 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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