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HV62 CVL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,566 mi
Last recorded168,566 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 CVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 168,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 168,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 160,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 153,234 miles

Advise slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 130,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,684 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,804 miles

Chip in windscreen

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,541 miles

no emission print outn smoke meter unable to detect low emission level from vehicle

under trays fitted obstructing 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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HV62 CVL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 HV62 CVL, 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 HV62 CVL?

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What year was HV62 CVL registered?

HV62 CVL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is HV62 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 CVL 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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