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DV62 JOU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 JOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 77,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,792 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,549 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 May 2019 49,017 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 May 2018 42,539 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,135 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 35,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,255 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 JOU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

DV62 JOU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DV62 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 JOU shows 14 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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