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EF62 BNZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 BNZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres tread cracking

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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EF62 BNZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 EF62 BNZ, 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 EF62 BNZ?

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What year was EF62 BNZ registered?

EF62 BNZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is EF62 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 BNZ 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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