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AO62 OMC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,136 mi
Last recorded112,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OMC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 112,136 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 112,136 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 110,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 110,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker lower mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 109,940 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 109,940 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,286 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front road wheel buckled.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front road wheel buckled.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Aug 2020 90,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,572 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,141 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

minor stone chip in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 30 Aug 2015 69,585 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 OMC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

AO62 OMC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is AO62 OMC safe to buy?

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