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BJ12 TWN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,891 mi
Last recorded143,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,891 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 129,831 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 129,831 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 123,560 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,247 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 82,118 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,257 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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BJ12 TWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 BJ12 TWN, 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 BJ12 TWN registered?

BJ12 TWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 TWN 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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