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AO62 XVJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 110,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light condensation inside lamp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,822 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP RUBBER INSECURE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE LIMITS AND OUTER 225/55/17Y R/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,140 miles

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

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washers weak

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 XVJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

AO62 XVJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is AO62 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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