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DV62 CVY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 CVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 145,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 138,184 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2024 138,184 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,464 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,701 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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DV62 CVY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV62 CVY, 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 DV62 CVY registered?

DV62 CVY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for DV62 CVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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