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DN62 UEO

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,785 mi
Last recorded103,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UEO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 103,785 miles

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

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

Rear diff bush

Fail 21 Jul 2026 103,772 miles

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

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

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

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

Rear diff bush

Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 94,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 94,865 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,450 miles

engine tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2023 94,450 miles

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

engine tray fitted

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,925 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,558 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and n/s/f 2mm on wearing indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,771 miles

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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 UEO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

DN62 UEO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DN62 UEO safe to buy?

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