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DV62 HCC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,997 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 115,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,758 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 HCC 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 80%.

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 DV62 HCC, 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 DV62 HCC registered?

DV62 HCC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is DV62 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 HCC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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