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AR08 HUR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 HUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,425 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,508 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 53,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,022 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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AR08 HUR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AR08 HUR, 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 AR08 HUR registered?

AR08 HUR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is AR08 HUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 HUR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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