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COL 44K

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOL 44K
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 132,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,118 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,613 miles

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

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

no emissions print out

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,570 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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COL 44K is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 COL 44K, 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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What year was COL 44K registered?

COL 44K is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is COL 44K safe to buy?

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