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CR12 TUR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR12 TUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 151,439 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s rear inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,075 miles

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2024 144,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2024 143,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 137,313 miles

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 1 Nov 2022 126,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,437 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,064 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 225/55 r17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 225/55 r17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,013 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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CR12 TUR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 CR12 TUR, 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 CR12 TUR registered?

CR12 TUR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is CR12 TUR safe to buy?

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