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DG12 DKN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,394 mi
Last recorded132,394 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,898 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 130,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,354 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,008 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 109,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,968 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 96,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer ege

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,402 miles

Nearside Front valve stem perished

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 55,402 miles

Nearside Front valve stem perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DKN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 DG12 DKN, 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 DG12 DKN registered?

DG12 DKN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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