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HN62 ZBF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 ZBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 125,099 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 125,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 125,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,048 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (moisture in lamp unit) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

daytime light inop

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,314 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Fail 15 Jan 2020 51,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,845 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,450 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,587 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,577 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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HN62 ZBF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN62 ZBF, 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 HN62 ZBF registered?

HN62 ZBF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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