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AO62 TOJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,699 mi
Last recorded184,699 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 184,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 184,696 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 170,954 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,042 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,336 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,976 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 112,059 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,555 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,472 miles

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

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 TOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

AO62 TOJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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