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BA55 SYD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,488 mi
Last recorded89,488 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SYD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,876 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,497 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,522 miles

Front both front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

OSR Tyre is punctured

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 SYD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 BA55 SYD, 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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What year was BA55 SYD registered?

BA55 SYD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BA55 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 SYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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