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EO62 TBU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,803 mi
Last recorded140,803 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 TBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 129,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 98,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 89,777 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 89,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Worn close to cords inner / outer edges ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 85,326 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,306 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 61,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,431 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

severe wear on both inner edges of rear tyres , but cord not showing

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 TBU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBU, 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 EO62 TBU registered?

EO62 TBU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is EO62 TBU safe to buy?

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