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BU02 THO

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,887 mi
Last recorded159,887 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 THO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,887 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 159,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 147,804 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 147,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 116,539 miles

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))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 115,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 87,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,366 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 59,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 20,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 20,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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BU02 THO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BU02 THO, 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 BU02 THO registered?

BU02 THO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BU02 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 THO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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