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DN62 LKJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 78,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 77,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,359 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 LKJ 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 100%.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ?

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What year was DN62 LKJ registered?

DN62 LKJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is DN62 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 LKJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN62 LKJ have outstanding finance?

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