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EO62 VWV

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,330 mi
Last recorded164,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 VWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 164,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,440 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 156,347 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,794 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 139,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,742 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 131,741 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,156 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 124,133 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,747 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,837 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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EO62 VWV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

EO62 VWV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is EO62 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 VWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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