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DV62 NWT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 145,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,878 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light misting of water (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 129,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,098 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 109,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f,n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,493 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,413 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 77,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,851 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,850 miles

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

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 NWT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

DV62 NWT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is DV62 NWT safe to buy?

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