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DN62 TKZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,775 mi
Last recorded170,775 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 170,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 159,469 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2019 150,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 150,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 141,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 133,565 miles

engine undercover / undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
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DN62 TKZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TKZ, 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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What year was DN62 TKZ registered?

DN62 TKZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is DN62 TKZ safe to buy?

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