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AB04 ZZB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 ZZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 119,349 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 Oct 2023 115,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 109,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 104,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,478 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,276 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,025 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,454 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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AB04 ZZB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AB04 ZZB, 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 AB04 ZZB registered?

AB04 ZZB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AB04 ZZB safe to buy?

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