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DU62 LDC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 LDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,213 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,212 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 108,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,312 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the 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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DU62 LDC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

DU62 LDC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is DU62 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 LDC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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