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EJ62 WLF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,529 mi
Last recorded130,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 130,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,021 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, recommend replacements

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,554 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides recommend replacement

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,374 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,154 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2020 122,769 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2020 122,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear off side rear Lamp Lens cracked

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 43,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 10,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 9,922 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 WLF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WLF, 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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EJ62 WLF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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