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DN62 CDK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,190 mi
Last recorded253,190 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 CDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 253,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 233,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 216,901 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 207,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 205,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 203,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 197,261 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 197,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 181,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 167,267 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 14 May 2018 167,267 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 155,227 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 140,710 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 22 May 2017 140,710 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,467 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CDK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CDK, 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 DN62 CDK?

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What year was DN62 CDK registered?

DN62 CDK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is DN62 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 CDK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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