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GV62 CHC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 CHC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shields

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Signs of leakage from diff seal

Shields

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,443 miles

Under shields fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,769 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2019 59,333 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 59,333 miles

Registration plate incorrect both front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,022 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV62 CHC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GV62 CHC, 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 GV62 CHC registered?

GV62 CHC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is GV62 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 CHC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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