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78 WMG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 WMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 69,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,078 miles

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 29 Jul 2020 45,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,550 miles

Offside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep to cords also has a nail in it

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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78 WMG 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 78 WMG, 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

How do I check the history of 78 WMG?

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What year was 78 WMG registered?

78 WMG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is 78 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 WMG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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