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CO03 PAN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO03 PAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 133,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,441 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,589 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and close to cords (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,234 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,592 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 11,568 miles

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

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

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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CO03 PAN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 CO03 PAN, 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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CO03 PAN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is CO03 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO03 PAN 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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