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B11 FBC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 FBC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm, bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald, almost to cords, 1.8-2.3mm across 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm inner bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 69,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp has condensation (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm inner bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 3/3.5mm across tread 275/35/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/shocker bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 66,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 3/3.5mm across tread 275/35/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/shocker bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,329 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both shredding (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,568 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 51,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35 19 96Y Michelin Runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 19y Mich (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 42,226 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both have slight pitting (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged not exposing cords

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,816 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,514 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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B11 FBC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 B11 FBC, 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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B11 FBC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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