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DV62 HLU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 HLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 65,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 51,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,024 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 HLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

DV62 HLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is DV62 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 HLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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