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BW12 AWA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,934 mi
Last recorded114,934 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 105,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,503 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,832 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,838 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,367 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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BW12 AWA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW12 AWA, 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 BW12 AWA registered?

BW12 AWA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BW12 AWA safe to buy?

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