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BD12 HKG

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,820 mi
Last recorded167,820 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HKG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 167,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 165,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 154,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 153,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 140,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 116,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 106,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 95,218 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 95,218 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 79,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 60,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,277 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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BD12 HKG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 BD12 HKG, 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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BD12 HKG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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