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DN62 UFB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UFB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 96,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,409 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 46,818 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,509 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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 UFB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

DN62 UFB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is DN62 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 UFB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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