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CA12 HVZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,647 mi
Last recorded109,647 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HVZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 109,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 104,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 97,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 94,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,584 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,584 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 89,584 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 88,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,393 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,563 miles

All four tyres starting to wear on edges.

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

Rear Disc's slightly lipped.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 45,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,445 miles

Nail in offside front 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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CA12 HVZ 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 82.4%.

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 CA12 HVZ, 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 CA12 HVZ registered?

CA12 HVZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 HVZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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