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BC10 JAY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,372 mi
Last recorded152,372 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC10 JAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 152,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack arms

Fail 27 Jun 2024 138,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack arms

Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,963 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,504 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,861 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,614 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 76,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to ply on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,091 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,925 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 45,925 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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BC10 JAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BC10 JAY, 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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BC10 JAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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