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7 MDA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,192 mi
Last recorded104,192 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 MDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,794 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 76,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers now smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers now smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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7 MDA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 7 MDA, 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 7 MDA registered?

7 MDA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is 7 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 MDA 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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