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AU62 OYB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,362 mi
Last recorded162,362 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 OYB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 162,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 162,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 161,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 161,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 149,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and outside rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and outside rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside steering rack worn

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

wipers smeary

Fail 3 Jul 2018 143,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer sidewall deep slice present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad sensing wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and outside rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside steering rack worn

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensing wire (4.11 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AU62 OYB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU62 OYB, 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 AU62 OYB registered?

AU62 OYB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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