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HN62 OVW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,893 mi
Last recorded174,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 OVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 174,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 142,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 133,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 126,018 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 126,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,804 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 92,067 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,689 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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HN62 OVW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN62 OVW, 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 HN62 OVW registered?

HN62 OVW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is HN62 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 OVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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