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BG12 FSU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,667 mi
Last recorded177,667 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 177,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 165,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 150,185 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2023 149,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 142,456 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 4 Oct 2021 136,457 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 116,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears bald on inner edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,834 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 98,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,907 miles

nail in offside front tyre, 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,627 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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BG12 FSU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG12 FSU, 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 BG12 FSU registered?

BG12 FSU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is BG12 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 FSU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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