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DV62 WUK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating near outer brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlight assembly filled with condensation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating near outer brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,735 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,090 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 83,090 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,886 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,870 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 WUK 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 WUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV62 WUK registered?

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

Is DV62 WUK safe to buy?

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