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DU62 OPZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,374 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 83,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,014 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 81,078 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 81,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2018 78,473 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,124 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 55,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OPZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPZ, 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

How do I check the history of DU62 OPZ?

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What year was DU62 OPZ registered?

DU62 OPZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is DU62 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 OPZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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