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AEZ 133

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,694 mi
Last recorded132,694 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 133
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 132,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 188,737 miles

slight corrosion on front/rear suspension

Fail 23 Apr 2025 188,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on front/rear suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 177,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure

Fail 17 Nov 2023 177,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,638 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,408 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,121 miles

Offside Rear inside tyre tread low

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inside tyre tread low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 148,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing indircator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inside tyre tread low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inside tyre tread low

Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,860 miles

run flat tyres on front/ std on rear

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,073 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,235 miles

vehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rack ends slight play

Pass 31 May 2019 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,447 miles

Factory fit under body trims restrict examination

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5-3mm. 225/55R17 97Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 119,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fit under body trims restrict examination

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5-3mm. 225/55R17 97Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 57,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,512 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted

Front Disc's slightly worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and Under trays fitted

Front Disc's slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,346 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,437 miles

curb damage to tyres and alloys

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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AEZ 133 is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AEZ 133, 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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AEZ 133 is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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