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DN62 OPP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,780 mi
Last recorded140,780 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,780 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,622 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,772 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,093 miles

Rear axle support bush split.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,877 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 OPP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

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

Is DN62 OPP safe to buy?

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