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DV62 KXY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,101 mi
Last recorded177,101 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 KXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 177,101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 172,203 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,939 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner track rod

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,169 miles

child seat n/s/r

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

wiper blades smeary

Fail 4 Dec 2015 68,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat n/s/r

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

wiper blades smeary

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 KXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

DV62 KXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is DV62 KXY safe to buy?

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