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DN62 ORL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,530 mi
Last recorded148,530 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 ORL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 148,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2026 148,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2025 146,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 136,955 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear luggage in rear of vehicle, unable to check seat belts.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,761 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,055 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 66,055 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,059 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,882 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 ORL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

DN62 ORL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is DN62 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 ORL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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