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BW12 BCV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,420 mi
Last recorded126,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 126,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 93,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,869 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 24 Sep 2021 71,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,848 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,414 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,810 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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 BCV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW12 BCV registered?

BW12 BCV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BW12 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 BCV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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