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BU12 ZHV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,942 mi
Last recorded157,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 157,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel previously repaired

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seat belts

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 157,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Inner wheel previously repaired

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seat belts

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,665 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelt buckles because of Child seat's

Pass 10 May 2024 137,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2023 129,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,992 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,344 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,543 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,904 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,528 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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BU12 ZHV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU12 ZHV, 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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BU12 ZHV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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