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BU11 RRK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,708 mi
Last recorded152,708 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 RRK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 152,708 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 152,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 142,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 131,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 124,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 111,815 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,652 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,552 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,483 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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BU11 RRK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 BU11 RRK, 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 BU11 RRK registered?

BU11 RRK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is BU11 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 RRK 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.

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