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A222 EEL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 EEL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 142,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 133,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 118,620 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 118,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 110,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,965 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,676 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges (275/35 R20 102Y)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,166 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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A222 EEL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A222 EEL, 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 A222 EEL registered?

A222 EEL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is A222 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A222 EEL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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