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DN62 CFF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,055 mi
Last recorded144,055 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 CFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,543 miles

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,632 miles

emissions not detected

full undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,861 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 87,399 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR TEST

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,009 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 54,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DN62 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

DN62 CFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is DN62 CFF safe to buy?

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