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HV62 XPU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,965 mi
Last recorded149,965 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 149,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 139,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,050 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Oct 2022 113,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,339 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 61,877 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,969 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 XPU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

HV62 XPU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is HV62 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 XPU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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