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DN62 URW

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,869 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,423 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Close to being completely worn through!!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,472 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 84,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,303 miles

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 URW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

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

Is DN62 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 URW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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