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CH56 AZH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 AZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,414 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 30 Nov 2023 90,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,501 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,626 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 30 Nov 2020 59,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,874 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 25,259 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 25,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,488 miles

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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CH56 AZH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 CH56 AZH, 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 CH56 AZH registered?

CH56 AZH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is CH56 AZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH56 AZH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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