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CB07 OAT

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

236,785 mi
Last recorded236,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB07 OAT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 236,785 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 236,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 228,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 211,906 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 210,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 185,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 180,625 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 180,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 167,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 167,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,963 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 155,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,147 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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CB07 OAT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This 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 CB07 OAT, 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 CB07 OAT registered?

CB07 OAT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is CB07 OAT safe to buy?

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