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AB05 RAR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,408 mi
Last recorded153,408 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 RAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 153,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs attension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 147,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 141,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,544 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,361 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,496 miles

Front Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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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AB05 RAR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 AB05 RAR, 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 AB05 RAR registered?

AB05 RAR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is AB05 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 RAR 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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