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DN62 SZK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2019 135,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted preventing some testable items being checked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,093 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 63,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,062 miles

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

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 SZK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZK, 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 SZK?

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What year was DN62 SZK registered?

DN62 SZK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is DN62 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 SZK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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