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DN62 SOA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,421 mi
Last recorded161,421 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 161,421 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 148,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,699 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 25 Jan 2023 125,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,742 miles

Cuts in sidewalls of N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres

Front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2022 114,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Cuts in sidewalls of N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear ()

advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear ()

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

advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,442 miles

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

cuts in all tyre side walls

film over n/s head lamp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,301 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyre sidewalls damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear wheels protrude from wheel arches

Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyre sidewalls damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear wheels protrude from wheel arches

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,461 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

offside front tyre had some cut on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,069 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

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DN62 SOA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

DN62 SOA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is DN62 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 SOA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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