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A28 SCC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,487 mi
Last recorded113,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 SCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 113,487 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 113,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,366 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,969 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,112 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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A28 SCC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A28 SCC, 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 A28 SCC registered?

A28 SCC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is A28 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 SCC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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