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DN62 KNW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 130,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 119,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 89,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,549 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear sensor (1.9.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,453 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 KNW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

DN62 KNW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DN62 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 KNW 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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