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C22 HBY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 HBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 86,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges and perished

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 70,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges and perished

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,463 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 25 Jul 2018 36,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,682 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 23,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C22 HBY 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 85.7%.

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 C22 HBY, 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 C22 HBY registered?

C22 HBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is C22 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 HBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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