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EK62 NHN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,676 mi
Last recorded30,676 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 NHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 30,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 29,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 28,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 28,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,213 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 19,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0Mmm Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,119 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,743 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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EK62 NHN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK62 NHN, 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 EK62 NHN registered?

EK62 NHN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is EK62 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 NHN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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