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GU62 AOV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,852 mi
Last recorded189,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 AOV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 189,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cut in tread no structure on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 163,564 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2018 163,564 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 132,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing uneven on the outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing uneven on the outside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU62 AOV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU62 AOV, 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 GU62 AOV registered?

GU62 AOV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is GU62 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 AOV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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