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AR62 EZG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR62 EZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 124,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 120,023 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 120,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 120,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 110,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 100,974 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and slight rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 84,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,864 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,092 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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AR62 EZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AR62 EZG, 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 AR62 EZG registered?

AR62 EZG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is AR62 EZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR62 EZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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