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82 HW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 HW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 96,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,999 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

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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82 HW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 82 HW, 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 82 HW registered?

82 HW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is 82 HW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 HW 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.

Does 82 HW have outstanding finance?

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