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DN62 FNY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,136 mi
Last recorded156,136 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 FNY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 156,136 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 156,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

accident damage to o/s/f bumper and n/s/r bumper

Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm(drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm(drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 144,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm(drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm(drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 134,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

wind screen washer fluid low indicated on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.40.18 worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.40.18 worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,289 miles

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outside edge

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

O/S/F tyre badly worn on outside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,680 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FNY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

DN62 FNY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is DN62 FNY safe to buy?

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