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A17 TPA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,848 mi
Last recorded90,848 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,696 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,143 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A17 TPA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A17 TPA, 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 A17 TPA registered?

A17 TPA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is A17 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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