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DY62 NEF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,549 mi
Last recorded186,549 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 186,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 186,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 134,709 miles

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

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,332 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,578 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear air suspension air bellow collapsed

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,578 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear air suspension air bellow collapsed

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 NEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY62 NEF, 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 DY62 NEF registered?

DY62 NEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is DY62 NEF safe to buy?

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