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AY11 SHS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,594 mi
Last recorded53,594 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 SHS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,070 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 22,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 22,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 20,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 23 Oct 2018 20,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 11,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 7,289 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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AY11 SHS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AY11 SHS, 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 AY11 SHS registered?

AY11 SHS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AY11 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY11 SHS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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