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DN62 PXS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,513 mi
Last recorded187,513 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 PXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 187,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 169,381 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 152,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 135,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 129,622 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 62,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,574 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn severely on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low

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 PXS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

DN62 PXS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is DN62 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 PXS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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