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DV62 LNP

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 LNP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 125,544 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,019 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 116,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,462 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,519 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 1 Nov 2021 103,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,249 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides of car.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,853 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn close to limit 2mm left on 275/30 ZR20 WXL

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,305 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,544 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 LNP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP registered?

DV62 LNP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is DV62 LNP safe to buy?

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