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DN62 FKF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 FKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 146,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 146,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 132,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,706 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,706 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 FKF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown 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 FKF, 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

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What year was DN62 FKF registered?

DN62 FKF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is DN62 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 FKF 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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