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BE11 JWA

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,050 mi
Last recorded174,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 174,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff has minor oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2025 174,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff has minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2024 147,034 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,300 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 128,300 miles

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 20 Aug 2022 110,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,337 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 95,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,751 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 JWA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JWA, 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 BE11 JWA registered?

BE11 JWA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is BE11 JWA safe to buy?

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