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AO12 ULW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,890 mi
Last recorded142,890 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ULW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 142,890 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 129,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 122,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,326 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 112,257 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,455 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 100,453 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,163 miles

pladtic under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,821 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 3 May 2016 38,384 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,260 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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AO12 ULW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 ULW, 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 AO12 ULW registered?

AO12 ULW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is AO12 ULW safe to buy?

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