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BN12 OVC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 112,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 108,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 95,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 88,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

uneven front tyre wear, tread depths low on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,232 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN12 OVC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN12 OVC, 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 BN12 OVC registered?

BN12 OVC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is BN12 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 OVC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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