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DG62 XBR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,055 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,573 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 30,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,662 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 21,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,496 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 13,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 XBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DG62 XBR, 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

How do I check the history of DG62 XBR?

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What year was DG62 XBR registered?

DG62 XBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is DG62 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 XBR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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