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EJ62 PXC

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,508 mi
Last recorded212,508 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 212,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 212,506 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 199,523 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 199,523 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 165,183 miles

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 154,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,837 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 12 Nov 2019 133,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 113,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

slight corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,882 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 PXC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXC, 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.

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What year was EJ62 PXC registered?

EJ62 PXC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is EJ62 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 PXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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