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BE57 WJC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,403 mi
Last recorded50,403 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 WJC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 50,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 44,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 38,163 miles

Offside Side repeater not working also lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,517 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 12 Jan 2018 24,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,152 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 21,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,282 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelt

Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,989 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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BE57 WJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BE57 WJC, 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 BE57 WJC registered?

BE57 WJC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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