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GU62 HCL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,599 mi
Last recorded63,599 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,451 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 59,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 58,252 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,821 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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 HCL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HCL, 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 GU62 HCL?

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What year was GU62 HCL registered?

GU62 HCL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is GU62 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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