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CO06 MEL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,546 mi
Last recorded56,546 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO06 MEL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 56,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,018 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,180 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under it’s plastic coating where it meets the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under it’s plastic coating where it meets the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CO06 MEL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CO06 MEL, 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 CO06 MEL registered?

CO06 MEL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is CO06 MEL safe to buy?

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