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BA55 DCW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,933 mi
Last recorded202,933 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 DCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 202,933 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 202,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 191,039 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both. ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 191,039 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 178,253 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 178,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 165,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

near side brake pad wear sensor is broken.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 152,114 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 152,114 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 144,728 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 144,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,351 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 132,351 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,253 miles

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR APPEAR LOW.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 113,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR APPEAR LOW.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,191 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,348 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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BA55 DCW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BA55 DCW, 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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BA55 DCW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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