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AMM 1R

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,381 mi
Last recorded64,381 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMM 1R
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 64,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 58,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,962 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,443 miles

Zero Smoke Reading

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 33,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,701 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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AMM 1R is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AMM 1R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMM 1R registered?

AMM 1R is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AMM 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMM 1R shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMM 1R have outstanding finance?

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