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BM04 ROE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,081 mi
Last recorded71,081 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ROE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,615 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 51,615 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 44,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,675 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,028 miles

All tyres low on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,151 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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BM04 ROE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BM04 ROE, 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 BM04 ROE registered?

BM04 ROE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BM04 ROE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 ROE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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