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DN62 CBF

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,514 mi
Last recorded157,514 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 CBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,514 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2026 157,481 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 147,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 133,400 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 133,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,027 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 106,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,918 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre 3mm

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre 3mm

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

smoke test not detected

Pass 30 Nov 2019 90,660 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2019 90,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,817 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor damaged and not connected to brake pad

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge going though inner sidewall ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 65,237 miles

Nearside front nail in tyre

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 CBF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN62 CBF, 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 DN62 CBF registered?

DN62 CBF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is DN62 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 CBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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