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CK03 HOL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,916 mi
Last recorded149,916 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 HOL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 149,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,244 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,446 miles

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

both steering rack ends have slight play in the ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both steering rack ends have slight play in the ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 95,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,676 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 15 Dec 2017 66,214 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear to edges

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 66,214 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear to edges

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,985 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (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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CK03 HOL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK03 HOL, 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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CK03 HOL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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