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EO62 OFH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

257,317 mi
Last recorded257,317 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 OFH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 257,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 199,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 164,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 164,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 162,997 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 162,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 155,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 135,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,490 miles

Front BOTH TYRES UNEVENLY WORN INNER EDGES

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin POSSIBLE CALIPER ISSUE. OFFSIDE REAR PADS ABOVE 6MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 88,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,041 miles

Head lamp washers not working

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,041 miles

Head lamp washers not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EO62 OFH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO62 OFH, 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 EO62 OFH registered?

EO62 OFH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is EO62 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 OFH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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