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EJ62 BNY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,888 mi
Last recorded67,888 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 BNY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,803 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,676 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,610 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,301 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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EJ62 BNY 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 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 EJ62 BNY, 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 EJ62 BNY registered?

EJ62 BNY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is EJ62 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 BNY 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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