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AM54 TES

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 TES
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod/steering rack ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 81,751 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod/steering rack ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 73,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 63,641 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,300 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Jun 2021 50,299 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,702 miles

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit on edges

chips to screen

front brake pads worn low

Fail 30 Jun 2020 45,698 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit on edges

chips to screen

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 35,671 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,774 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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AM54 TES is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AM54 TES, 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 AM54 TES registered?

AM54 TES is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is AM54 TES safe to buy?

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