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BF12 VMG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,932 mi
Last recorded153,932 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 153,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 143,871 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 143,870 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 140,720 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,390 miles

front pads and disc's....

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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BF12 VMG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF12 VMG, 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 BF12 VMG registered?

BF12 VMG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 VMG safe to buy?

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