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DN62 PYG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,625 mi
Last recorded171,625 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 171,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 159,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 159,782 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear Tyres Very Badly Worn To Inner Tracks/Poor Condition............. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Slight Wear To Both Front Tyres /To Inner And Outer Tracks........... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 144,931 miles

Adv possible oil leak from engine..............

Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,096 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 133,064 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,637 miles

large under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

large under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,751 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tred

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)

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 PYG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 PYG, 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

How do I check the history of DN62 PYG?

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What year was DN62 PYG registered?

DN62 PYG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DN62 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 PYG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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