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DL62 UNR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,020 mi
Last recorded219,020 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 UNR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 219,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and also persied (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 206,833 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 206,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 195,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 182,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,533 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 172,533 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,219 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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DL62 UNR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL62 UNR, 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 DL62 UNR registered?

DL62 UNR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is DL62 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL62 UNR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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