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DN62 UET

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,823 mi
Last recorded208,823 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 208,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge near headlight (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked all the way across the bottom (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear differential leak

Pass 29 Jan 2022 196,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,004 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 166,002 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 158,589 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 158,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 145,305 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 145,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,303 miles

engine undercover / undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,895 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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 UET is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

DN62 UET is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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