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EA62 RCY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,475 mi
Last recorded203,475 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 RCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 203,475 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 203,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 199,962 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 191,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 179,339 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 179,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,354 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,811 miles

Nearside Front cut on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 RCY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RCY, 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

How do I check the history of EA62 RCY?

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What year was EA62 RCY registered?

EA62 RCY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EA62 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 RCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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