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DN62 CEA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 CEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,318 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,914 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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DN62 CEA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN62 CEA, 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 CEA?

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What year was DN62 CEA registered?

DN62 CEA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DN62 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 CEA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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