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DN62 NHY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 NHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 143,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,161 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,860 miles

offside and nearside hand brake performance poor , requires attention

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,793 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,797 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,782 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,243 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 NHY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY?

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What year was DN62 NHY registered?

DN62 NHY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is DN62 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 NHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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