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HV62 NXA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,894 mi
Last recorded161,894 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 161,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 151,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 136,461 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 136,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and will not be long before it starts to split open (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads getting low

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,099 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,539 miles

nearside rear air bellows (suspension) starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,618 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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HV62 NXA 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 NXA, 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

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What year was HV62 NXA registered?

HV62 NXA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is HV62 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 NXA 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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