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AO62 AEM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,908 mi
Last recorded135,908 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AEM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 135,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 107,013 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 107,012 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 73,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,494 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,357 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre deep cuts in tread

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

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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AO62 AEM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO62 AEM, 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 AO62 AEM registered?

AO62 AEM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is AO62 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 AEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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