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BO59 MUM

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO59 MUM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff bushes starting to wear

Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,908 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 78,908 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,930 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 68,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,521 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 56,521 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,080 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour bothsides (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 45,080 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour bothsides (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,114 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 15,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 10,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 6,528 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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BO59 MUM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BO59 MUM, 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 BO59 MUM registered?

BO59 MUM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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