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A18 DUY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

203,317 mi
Last recorded203,317 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DUY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 203,317 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 193,249 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 179,825 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 174,251 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 165,886 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,855 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 31,551 miles

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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A18 DUY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 A18 DUY, 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 A18 DUY registered?

A18 DUY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is A18 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DUY 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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