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DV62 MYC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

321,952 mi
Last recorded321,952 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 321,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 285,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 285,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 265,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 265,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 247,970 miles

n/s/f headlight damp inside light unit

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 30 Nov 2018 230,010 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

wear on front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2018 229,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17y r/f/t] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f tyre badly worn on stepped tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2017 196,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 159,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 159,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MYC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

DV62 MYC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DV62 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 MYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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