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DU62 LEJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,710 mi
Last recorded127,710 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 LEJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 127,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 18 Aug 2025 127,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position light not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,992 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,085 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 3 Nov 2022 106,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,552 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers smear

Fail 22 Oct 2021 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,865 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing and starting to get low on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2018 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing and starting to get low on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,778 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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 LEJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LEJ, 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 DU62 LEJ registered?

DU62 LEJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DU62 LEJ safe to buy?

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