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DF62 JHY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,941 mi
Last recorded143,941 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 JHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,941 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside , worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,002 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 120,190 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 109,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 109,021 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,200 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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DF62 JHY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF62 JHY, 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 DF62 JHY registered?

DF62 JHY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DF62 JHY safe to buy?

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