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GU62 HCD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HCD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf back most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

access to underside limited

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,825 miles

access to underside of vehicle very limited

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,394 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,683 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,629 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,776 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,058 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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GU62 HCD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc 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 GU62 HCD, 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 GU62 HCD registered?

GU62 HCD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is GU62 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HCD 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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