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BT61 CTF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,082 mi
Last recorded160,082 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 160,082 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2025 152,843 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 146,207 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 146,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 138,233 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,802 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,748 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,131 miles

all covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 85,131 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,211 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 74,211 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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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BT61 CTF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT61 CTF, 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 BT61 CTF registered?

BT61 CTF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is BT61 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 CTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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