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BE11 ERC

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,682 mi
Last recorded116,682 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 ERC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,682 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner side wall damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Water ingress offside headlamp

Fail 13 Nov 2025 116,673 miles

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

Both front tyres have minor inner side wall damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Water ingress offside headlamp

Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,189 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 112,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,980 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 96,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 90,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Offside Rear BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,550 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,030 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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BE11 ERC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BE11 ERC, 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

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What year was BE11 ERC registered?

BE11 ERC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BE11 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE11 ERC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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