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BR12 NCH

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,553 mi
Last recorded161,553 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR12 NCH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 161,553 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 150,871 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,405 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,952 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,661 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 145,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 127,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,791 miles

Front inner brake pads worn low

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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BR12 NCH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BR12 NCH, 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 BR12 NCH registered?

BR12 NCH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is BR12 NCH safe to buy?

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