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AD11 NAE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,682 mi
Last recorded218,682 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 NAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 218,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 218,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 213,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 213,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 207,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 195,264 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 154,685 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 154,685 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 142,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 142,068 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 124,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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AD11 NAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD11 NAE, 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 AD11 NAE registered?

AD11 NAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is AD11 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 NAE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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