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DN62 ZDU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,459 mi
Last recorded186,459 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 186,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 164,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 151,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 142,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,952 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 135,914 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,943 miles

Final drive upper rubber mounting bush split

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,936 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking light on ( flashing ) but working correctly really good effort (1.1.6 (d))

traction control off light on

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,136 miles

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

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 ZDU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

DN62 ZDU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is DN62 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 ZDU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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