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DN62 FHP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,554 mi
Last recorded137,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 137,554 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Jan 2025 137,553 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth in centre of tread ? advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 126,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth in centre of tread ? advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,389 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all,brakes (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 117,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all,brakes (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 101,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,920 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2020 89,904 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,367 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,030 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,553 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 FHP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHP, 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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DN62 FHP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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