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DN62 PYH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,437 mi
Last recorded104,437 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 104,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x child seat ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pads worn and pads worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working x2 halo ring position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x child seat ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens has condensation present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pads worn and pads worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,912 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 97,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 91,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 91,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,303 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,621 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,313 miles

EMISSION TOO CLEAN NOT DETECTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,490 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 PYH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

DN62 PYH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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