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DN62 FKE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,319 mi
Last recorded163,319 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 163,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 162,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 160,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 150,829 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 150,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 128,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,609 miles

rear differential slight leak

undertray and engine fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,651 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine passed smoke opacity test. readings too low for a print out

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,284 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 FKE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

DN62 FKE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is DN62 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 FKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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