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DU62 BBN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 BBN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 128,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 128,475 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OS & NS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,787 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 112,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 106,656 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))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,944 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 63,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 62,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,402 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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DU62 BBN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU62 BBN, 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 DU62 BBN registered?

DU62 BBN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is DU62 BBN safe to buy?

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