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DN62 KOB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,297 mi
Last recorded86,297 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 KOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 86,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 82,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,164 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,397 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 KOB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KOB, 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

How do I check the history of DN62 KOB?

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What year was DN62 KOB registered?

DN62 KOB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is DN62 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 KOB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN62 KOB have outstanding finance?

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