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5000 RO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,065 mi
Last recorded98,065 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5000 RO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,041 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,864 miles

Front Inner brake pads look low

Front brake discs corroding, inner face worst

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres badly cracking in shoulders of tread

Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,493 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 63,492 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2017 52,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,131 miles

Offside Front Inner 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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5000 RO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 5000 RO, 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 5000 RO registered?

5000 RO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is 5000 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5000 RO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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