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AV12 OBR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,624 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on Lens (4.1.4 (b))

small engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,735 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 117,360 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 117,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joints newarside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 110,942 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Fail 23 Dec 2022 110,942 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 85,695 miles

windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Apr 2019 78,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,078 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,169 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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AV12 OBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV12 OBR, 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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AV12 OBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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