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C4 DVE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,776 mi
Last recorded141,776 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 141,776 miles

Covers and trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2026 141,684 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,469 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,747 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 131,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,663 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 114,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,193 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 97,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,652 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 76,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,110 miles

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

front brake disc look slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

unable to obtain smoke test print out as emsissions too low

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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C4 DVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 C4 DVE, 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 C4 DVE registered?

C4 DVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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