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A24 DMB

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,798 mi
Last recorded168,798 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 DMB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 168,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 139,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 133,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 120,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,497 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A24 DMB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A24 DMB, 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 A24 DMB registered?

A24 DMB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is A24 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 DMB shows 12 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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