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DY62 VUO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,998 mi
Last recorded133,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 133,998 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 202,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 196,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 190,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 190,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 185,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front brake discs worn {advise replacement}

Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,706 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,469 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 75,469 miles

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

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 VUO 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 80%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

DY62 VUO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is DY62 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 VUO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY62 VUO have outstanding finance?

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