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HW62 AXD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 AXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 133,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 130,832 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 129,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,056 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 118,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator harness not secured (4.11 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2020 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber adrift from blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator harness not secured (4.11 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,751 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides 225 55 17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225 55 17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,020 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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HW62 AXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW62 AXD, 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 HW62 AXD registered?

HW62 AXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is HW62 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 AXD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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