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AD12 GED

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,484 mi
Last recorded64,484 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,484 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 62,886 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both h/lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 50,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached insecure at front and n/s (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 37,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,618 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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AD12 GED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD12 GED, 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 AD12 GED registered?

AD12 GED is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AD12 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GED shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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