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DV62 WUW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,527 mi
Last recorded151,527 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 151,527 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 151,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 151,330 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 150,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 149,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 146,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 116,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,286 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 101,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,050 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 WUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

DV62 WUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DV62 WUW safe to buy?

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