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DS62 DAV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 DAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,100 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 138,089 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,203 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 131,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,715 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 118,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 109,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 102,465 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges and close to legal limit

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,627 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Cut wire inside nearside front wheel arch

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,960 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 DAV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS62 DAV, 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 DS62 DAV registered?

DS62 DAV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DS62 DAV safe to buy?

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