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AV12 ZPH

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,886 mi
Last recorded137,886 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ZPH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 137,886 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 122,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,817 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,324 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,735 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges advise replacement

Slight movement Nearside front lower ball joint

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,037 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge (raised tread) advise replacement

Offside front shock starting to leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges and cracked

Slight movement Nearside front lower ball joint

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 56,129 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,506 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ZPH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 AV12 ZPH, 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 AV12 ZPH registered?

AV12 ZPH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 ZPH safe to buy?

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