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EA62 RDU

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,697 mi
Last recorded153,697 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 RDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 153,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 153,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 147,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

o/s/f daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2023 141,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,767 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 133,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 127,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,208 miles

osf inner brake pad appears slightly low

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 RDU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

EA62 RDU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 RDU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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