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BT12 LGX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,055 mi
Last recorded193,055 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2024 193,055 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 180,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 167,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 153,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,883 miles

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

Under traysfitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 112,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,651 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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BT12 LGX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BT12 LGX, 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 BT12 LGX registered?

BT12 LGX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BT12 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 LGX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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