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BSS 125M

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 125M
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 71,944 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 71,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,153 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,122 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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BSS 125M is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 BSS 125M, 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

How do I check the history of BSS 125M?

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What year was BSS 125M registered?

BSS 125M is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BSS 125M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 125M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSS 125M have outstanding finance?

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