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GV12 OPJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,119 mi
Last recorded163,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 163,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 158,652 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play n-s-f and o-s-f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n-s-r and o-s-r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 150,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 131,853 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 131,850 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,067 miles

condition air con radiator

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

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 OPJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OPJ, 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 GV12 OPJ registered?

GV12 OPJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is GV12 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 OPJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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