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AU62 OYX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,746 mi
Last recorded173,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 173,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 162,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 162,659 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 145,965 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,362 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,763 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 60,028 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,610 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,420 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OYX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU62 OYX, 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 AU62 OYX registered?

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

Is AU62 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 OYX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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