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DY62 PYV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,786 mi
Last recorded73,786 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 PYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,786 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 72,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material paint bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,033 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material paint bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,389 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,173 miles

minor corrosion on inner faces of front discs

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight kink ns rear wheel

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,472 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 PYV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

DY62 PYV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is DY62 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 PYV shows 12 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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