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DG62 CXD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,072 mi
Last recorded116,072 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 CXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 116,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 116,071 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 88,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 88,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 83,935 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 83,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,285 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside rear and offside rear

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,533 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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DG62 CXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG62 CXD, 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 DG62 CXD registered?

DG62 CXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is DG62 CXD safe to buy?

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