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HN62 OXU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 OXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 133,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 133,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,423 miles

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 126,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 115,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 4 Sep 2019 59,538 miles

O/S/F brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,931 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and n/s/r tyre.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r air spring heavily perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,987 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 OXU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXU, 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 HN62 OXU registered?

HN62 OXU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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