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DN62 PXR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,366 mi
Last recorded174,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 174,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 165,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 156,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 156,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 146,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 131,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,446 miles

Chip to Windscreen

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth on outer edges (offside ON LIMIT NOW) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure nearside and offside

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,373 miles

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

both rear shock shrouds are insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud is insecure

both rear tyre's have worn unevenly inner shoulders

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,514 miles

Front number plate damaged but readable

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front number plate damaged but readable

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 PXR 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 84.6%.

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 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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

DN62 PXR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DN62 PXR safe to buy?

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