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BA12 CHA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 CHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,455 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,937 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,213 miles

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

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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BA12 CHA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BA12 CHA, 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 BA12 CHA?

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What year was BA12 CHA registered?

BA12 CHA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BA12 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA12 CHA shows 11 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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