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DY62 LBN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,122 mi
Last recorded181,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 LBN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 181,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 166,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 148,211 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 139,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 132,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 128,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 126,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 121,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 116,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,415 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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DY62 LBN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY62 LBN, 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 DY62 LBN registered?

DY62 LBN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DY62 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 LBN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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