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DV62 XED

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,331 mi
Last recorded148,331 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 141,987 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (shock absorber mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (shock absorber mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,424 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,148 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,210 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake discs corroded but still within acceptable limits for MOT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 109,755 miles

Wipers smearing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,050 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2018 83,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Osr tyre has nail embedded in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,839 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 59,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,575 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 51,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s c& n/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,904 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 35,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XED 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 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 XED, 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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DV62 XED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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