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B1 SLA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SLA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 42,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,211 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,650 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,692 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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B1 SLA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol 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 B1 SLA, 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 B1 SLA registered?

B1 SLA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is B1 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 SLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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