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EA62 LMY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,340 mi
Last recorded126,340 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,340 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 113,748 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,384 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,238 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 84,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads wearing near legal limit (3.5.1g)

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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EA62 LMY 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 91.7%.

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 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 EA62 LMY, 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 EA62 LMY registered?

EA62 LMY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is EA62 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 LMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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