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DE62 UMV

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,726 mi
Last recorded131,726 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 UMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 131,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 128,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 103,460 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp full of water, aim reduced

Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 73,724 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,694 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,376 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,023 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 22,023 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 UMV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE62 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

DE62 UMV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is DE62 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 UMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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