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DV62 WVE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 WVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,139 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 138,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 131,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,606 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front 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 WVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

DV62 WVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is DV62 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 WVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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