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DN62 PYS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

301,533 mi
Last recorded301,533 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 PYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 301,533 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 301,533 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 159,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,501 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 130,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated operating switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front headlamp full of condensation

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,761 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,761 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 100,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,054 miles

exhaust heat shields,under-trays,engine covers and plastic cover sills fitted as standard

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,056 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 PYS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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