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BN62 OFA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

211,330 mi
Last recorded211,330 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 211,330 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 201,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 190,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 179,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 141,158 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,341 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BN62 OFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN62 OFA, 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 BN62 OFA registered?

BN62 OFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is BN62 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 OFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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