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D15 MSH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,534 mi
Last recorded115,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 MSH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 115,534 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 109,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,827 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,004 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 13,235 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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D15 MSH 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 D15 MSH, 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 D15 MSH registered?

D15 MSH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is D15 MSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 MSH 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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