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EA62 LNC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,551 mi
Last recorded63,551 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LNC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,808 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,841 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 20,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,042 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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EA62 LNC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 EA62 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

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

Is EA62 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 LNC 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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