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BO05 NJO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 NJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 140,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 129,838 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 117,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 52,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,571 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 30,446 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,566 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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BO05 NJO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 BO05 NJO, 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 BO05 NJO registered?

BO05 NJO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is BO05 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO05 NJO 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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