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DN62 AKZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

235,956 mi
Last recorded235,956 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 AKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 235,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 235,794 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp full of moisture

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp full of moisture

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 203,120 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 202,144 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cut in the thread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on the edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 180,363 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 270,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 148,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 141,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DN62 AKZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN62 AKZ, 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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DN62 AKZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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