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DG12 DKJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,650 mi
Last recorded204,650 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 204,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 188,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 179,846 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 167,777 miles

N/S front arm front bush worn

N/S rear tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Feb 2019 167,356 miles

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

No smoke reading due to low emissions

Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,735 miles

both front tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,892 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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DG12 DKJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG12 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 DKJ registered?

DG12 DKJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DG12 DKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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