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BN12 HHM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,745 mi
Last recorded167,745 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HHM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 167,745 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2025 160,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 30 May 2024 150,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 147,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2020 118,175 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 107,503 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 23 Nov 2018 84,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,383 miles

rear axle leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,476 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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BN12 HHM 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 100%.

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 BN12 HHM, 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 BN12 HHM registered?

BN12 HHM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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