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DS62 HMC

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,761 mi
Last recorded122,761 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,761 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,930 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 99,259 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,703 miles

Brake warning lamp on

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 30 Dec 2020 93,703 miles

Brake warning lamp on

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,903 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions do not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm and bold on outer edge close to showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm and sightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,719 miles

Nearside undertray is damaged and the jacking block adrift

Fail 17 Dec 2015 45,718 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside undertray is damaged and the jacking block adrift

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 HMC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

DS62 HMC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is DS62 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 HMC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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