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DV62 JWN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

212,469 mi
Last recorded212,469 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 212,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 190,608 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 180,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,339 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 157,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 JWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

DV62 JWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 JWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 JWN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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