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GD62 AZZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,860 mi
Last recorded110,860 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD62 AZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,949 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured AT INNER BEAD (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,930 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,750 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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GD62 AZZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GD62 AZZ, 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 GD62 AZZ registered?

GD62 AZZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is GD62 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD62 AZZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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