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BD62 OCR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 OCR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,177 miles

Rear Both differential bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,436 miles

Nearside Differential bush worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,415 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 71,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 62,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,326 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,766 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,369 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 25,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

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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BD62 OCR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD62 OCR, 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 BD62 OCR registered?

BD62 OCR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is BD62 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 OCR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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