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DN62 KPT

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 KPT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,661 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,678 miles

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

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))

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,462 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,367 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,561 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 KPT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KPT, 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 KPT registered?

DN62 KPT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is DN62 KPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 KPT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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