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DN62 KOJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,026 mi
Last recorded156,026 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 156,026 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low emissions

Fail 1 Dec 2023 156,006 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 145,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,268 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,113 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 125,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald nearly to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,706 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,212 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

DN62 KOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DN62 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 KOJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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