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DV62 DZC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 DZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 57,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,787 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,779 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,940 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 48,940 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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 39,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 22,927 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 DZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

DV62 DZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is DV62 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 DZC 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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