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2012 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW62HBL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Apr 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 128,467 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 128,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,925 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025 12 Jun 202618 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,695 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Disc Back Plate Insurcure.
- Front Tyres Worn On Edges.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,695 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyres Worn On Edges.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Disc Back Plate Insurcure.
- Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,623 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & Nearside ()
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,085 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,207 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021 12 Jun 202624 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,207 MI
12 Jun 202619 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,431 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2020 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure various (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured various (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 29,273 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,941 KM
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre rim protector cut.
- engine covers and undertrays fitted.emissions not detected.
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear. ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,565 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- undertrays and engine covers fitted.emissions not detected.
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 17,060 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER.CHILD SEAT FITTED.FULL LENGHT UNDER TRAYS FITTED.
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SW62HBL was registered on 2012-12-23
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