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BG12 UET

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,088 mi
Last recorded148,088 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 148,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 135,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,903 miles

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

all tyres low or worn edges

Fail 23 Feb 2023 122,877 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windowfilm blurred (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 106,247 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 105,365 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,174 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,521 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,158 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,635 miles

child seat fitted

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 UET is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG12 UET, 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 UET registered?

BG12 UET is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is BG12 UET safe to buy?

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