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DV62 HCN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,676 mi
Last recorded148,676 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 HCN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 148,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,430 miles

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

Front Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 136,211 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working led side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 100,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 77,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,555 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 64,555 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,500 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 HCN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

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

Is DV62 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 HCN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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