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BT12 ZJO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,634 mi
Last recorded100,634 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 95,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 87,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 77,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 68,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 59,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 56,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,301 miles

Nearside engine and side covers fitted not allowing inspection to some components

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 20,118 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 ZJO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 ZJO, 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 BT12 ZJO registered?

BT12 ZJO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BT12 ZJO safe to buy?

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