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EX62 XEL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XEL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE PASS-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front large cut to inner side wall of tyre, no plys visible

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,371 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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EX62 XEL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EX62 XEL, 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 EX62 XEL?

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What year was EX62 XEL registered?

EX62 XEL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is EX62 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 XEL shows 5 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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