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C8 LSR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,878 mi
Last recorded197,878 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LSR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 197,878 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 197,872 miles

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 183,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 170,845 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 170,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 161,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 152,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre, some outer side wall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,912 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 131,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 128,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,401 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 74,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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C8 LSR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C8 LSR, 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 C8 LSR registered?

C8 LSR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is C8 LSR safe to buy?

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