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CM12 MCH

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM12 MCH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,250 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))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 29 Feb 2024 63,696 miles

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 63,379 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,038 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 51,012 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 44,067 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 36,782 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 36,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper motor not functional. (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 31,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 27,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,416 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 22,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,044 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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CM12 MCH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CM12 MCH, 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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CM12 MCH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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