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AO62 EHZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,444 mi
Last recorded101,444 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 101,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 84,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 80,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,290 miles

Plastic engine cover, under trays and over sills fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic engine cover, under trays and over sills fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 64,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,976 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,884 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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AO62 EHZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 AO62 EHZ, 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 AO62 EHZ registered?

AO62 EHZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AO62 EHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 EHZ 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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