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DN62 PXU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,506 mi
Last recorded90,506 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 86,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,127 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,022 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,021 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,181 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 61,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

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 PXU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

DN62 PXU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is DN62 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 PXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN62 PXU have outstanding finance?

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