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BR09 ZOO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,281 mi
Last recorded128,281 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 ZOO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 128,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 113,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 108,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 104,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,728 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,654 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,569 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 67,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,414 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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BR09 ZOO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BR09 ZOO, 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 BR09 ZOO registered?

BR09 ZOO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BR09 ZOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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