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AY12 XOH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XOH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 106,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 100,864 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,185 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,581 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,581 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,597 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,478 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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AY12 XOH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 XOH, 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 AY12 XOH registered?

AY12 XOH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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