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BJ12 TXC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,132 mi
Last recorded123,132 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TXC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 123,132 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,229 miles

Jacking Pads Missing Nearside Rear, Nearside Front & Offside Front

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,474 miles

Offside Rear jack pad missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edges slightly 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner bead damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking block is missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges,approx 4mm perished in tread, various small cuts 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 89,802 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edges slightly 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner bead damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear jacking block is missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges,approx 4mm perished in tread, various small cuts 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover sill,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 84,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover sill,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall damage, various small cuts in tread 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer slight sidewall damage 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm worn on inner edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills,engine undertrays/covers,under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,500 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,989 miles

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 54,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,444 miles

both rear tyres on or near legal limit

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 TXC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ12 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

BJ12 TXC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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