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DV62 VGY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,649 mi
Last recorded133,649 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 133,649 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 133,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,624 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Undertray Fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 111,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Undertray Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,440 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 84,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,390 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 70,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,262 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 8 Oct 2015 62,984 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)

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 VGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

DV62 VGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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