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DN61 DAZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 DAZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 111,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 111,647 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 91,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear rear differential bush rubber cracked

Pass 9 May 2024 84,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Differential bush cracked/perished, upper & lower

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 76,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,147 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose and fouling wheel

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 66,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks appearing in sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks appearing in sidewall

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 48,594 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement differential bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 39,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside slight free play in steering rack

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,626 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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DN61 DAZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN61 DAZ, 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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DN61 DAZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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