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DN62 ORO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,182 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,945 miles

Central Front Upper under bonnet covers fitted can not inspect servo or brake pipes front.

Lower under body covers fitted can not fully inspect floor or brake/ fuel pipes front to rear.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking air bag leaking and perished. (5.3.5 (c))

Central Front Upper under bonnet covers fitted can not inspect servo or brake pipes front.

Lower under body covers fitted can not fully inspect floor or brake/ fuel pipes front to rear.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,745 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted can not inspect sil n/s and o/s

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,072 miles

both rear tyres close to limits and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 62,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres close to limits and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,010 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 ORO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

DN62 ORO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DN62 ORO safe to buy?

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