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EF62 OFL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 OFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 103,987 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

smoke value below 0.00 no print out available

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,354 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 14 Feb 2022 94,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,635 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 74,219 miles

emission not detected

Fail 15 Dec 2018 74,219 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

emission not detected

Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,169 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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EF62 OFL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF62 OFL, 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 EF62 OFL registered?

EF62 OFL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EF62 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 OFL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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