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DG62 LCJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 96,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,382 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,138 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,076 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,079 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 63,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,810 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,809 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,332 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords, advise change (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2016 33,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords, advise change (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside side repeater was not working at start of test, then started to work ?

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,232 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 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

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

Is DG62 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 LCJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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