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GV12 OGY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,193 mi
Last recorded151,193 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 151,193 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 143,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,022 miles

o s r shocker damp-

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,021 miles

both rear tyres on limit-n/s/r shocker slightly damp

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,012 miles

x2 rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,496 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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GV12 OGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GV12 OGY, 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 GV12 OGY registered?

GV12 OGY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is GV12 OGY safe to buy?

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