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DS62 AEZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,510 mi
Last recorded144,510 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 AEZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 144,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 139,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 134,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 129,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,310 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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DS62 AEZ 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 100%.

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 DS62 AEZ, 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 DS62 AEZ registered?

DS62 AEZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is DS62 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 AEZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS62 AEZ have outstanding finance?

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