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AO62 SJV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,355 mi
Last recorded199,355 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 199,355 miles

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

Fail 9 Sep 2020 199,355 miles

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

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

Pass 3 Nov 2019 192,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 169,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 137,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,550 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

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 SJV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

AO62 SJV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is AO62 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 SJV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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