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GU62 HCV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,500 mi
Last recorded175,500 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 175,500 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 159,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 159,444 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn DIFF BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn DIFF BUSHES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 138,993 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,912 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 101,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,460 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

rear inner brake pads worn

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,610 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,496 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 HCV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

GU62 HCV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is GU62 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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