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BJ12 ZFW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,755 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 110,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,283 miles

drivers door mirror has been repaired

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZFW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 ZFW registered?

BJ12 ZFW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BJ12 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 ZFW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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