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BV12 HLK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,848 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,032 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,636 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,587 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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BV12 HLK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV12 HLK, 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 BV12 HLK registered?

BV12 HLK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BV12 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 HLK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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