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AU12 VFA

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,496 mi
Last recorded69,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,176 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 56,174 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,301 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 46,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,221 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,623 miles

n/s/r tyre small cut in tread no cords showing

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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AU12 VFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 VFA, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 VFA?

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What year was AU12 VFA registered?

AU12 VFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 VFA safe to buy?

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