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DV62 KUJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,890 mi
Last recorded188,890 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 188,890 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides arm located (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 188,890 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides arm located (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 168,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 168,992 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,790 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 155,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,182 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 144,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 135,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,507 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 126,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 114,757 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of nearside rear flexible brake hose. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Damaged, stretched and kinked. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,152 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2016 89,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,808 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 KUJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KUJ, 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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DV62 KUJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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