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AT57 RAY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 RAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 90,077 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,773 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,839 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,835 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 61,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,955 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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AT57 RAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AT57 RAY, 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 AT57 RAY registered?

AT57 RAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is AT57 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 RAY shows 11 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 AT57 RAY have outstanding finance?

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