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DN62 LKM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 LKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 54,282 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 54,282 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 53,178 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,082 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,654 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,334 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 15,633 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 LKM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

DN62 LKM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is DN62 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 LKM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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