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DN62 LLP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,636 mi
Last recorded183,636 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 183,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water ingress (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 May 2021 183,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water ingress (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2020 175,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has water ingress (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2020 174,821 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 174,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 137,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 137,582 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside front fog lamp loose

Pass 9 Dec 2017 86,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,879 miles

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

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 LLP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LLP, 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 LLP registered?

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

Is DN62 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 LLP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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