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B6 ERO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,182 mi
Last recorded187,182 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ERO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 187,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 181,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 176,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 169,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 158,785 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,514 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 145,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 136,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,637 miles

No metered smoke detected

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2015 88,167 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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B6 ERO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B6 ERO, 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

How do I check the history of B6 ERO?

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What year was B6 ERO registered?

B6 ERO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is B6 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 ERO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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