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C19 DRP

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,200 mi
Last recorded96,200 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 DRP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated deteriorated/on limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 96,200 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated deteriorated/on limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.06 1/m

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes engine compartment (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.01 1/m

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,694 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,907 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.06

Fail 15 Sep 2022 70,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.06

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,427 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,594 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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C19 DRP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C19 DRP, 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 C19 DRP registered?

C19 DRP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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