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AU53 ENG

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,407 mi
Last recorded216,407 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ENG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 216,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 208,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 200,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 194,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 194,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 179,820 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 179,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,522 miles

n/s o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2020 149,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 127,796 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 127,796 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,559 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

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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AU53 ENG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU53 ENG, 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 AU53 ENG registered?

AU53 ENG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is AU53 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ENG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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