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AV62 OFK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,799 mi
Last recorded159,799 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,799 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,801 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 138,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,041 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective inner mount strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,543 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,534 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,752 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,725 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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AV62 OFK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AV62 OFK, 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 AV62 OFK registered?

AV62 OFK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AV62 OFK safe to buy?

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