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B14 MMR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 MMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 116,105 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn differential rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn differential front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all differential bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 65,310 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 45,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 43,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 29,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,766 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,147 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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B14 MMR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 B14 MMR, 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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B14 MMR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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