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DN62 SSU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,407 mi
Last recorded138,407 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 SSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 138,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 125,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

passenger airbag switched off

Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,038 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 119,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,161 miles

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 91,158 miles

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

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

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,316 miles

no print out due to diesel low emission

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,900 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 SSU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

DN62 SSU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is DN62 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 SSU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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