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AO62 SFN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,811 mi
Last recorded104,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,811 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

active headlamp warning lamp some times on

Fail 28 Jan 2026 104,810 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,025 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 100,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,643 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,814 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 81,805 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,262 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,755 miles

Oil temp bypassed on emmisions test due to no dipstick hole n this model

Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,964 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 33,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,633 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 SFN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

AO62 SFN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is AO62 SFN safe to buy?

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