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AO62 WLB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,853 mi
Last recorded158,853 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 158,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,519 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 152,519 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 143,873 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 143,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.40.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.40.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,023 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 131,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 115,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 102,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,612 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,379 miles

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

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 WLB 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 71.4%.

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

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