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DN62 EDL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,198 mi
Last recorded137,198 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 EDL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,483 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 111,367 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,781 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,999 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,933 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 EDL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

DN62 EDL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is DN62 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 EDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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