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D2 BAL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,140 mi
Last recorded109,140 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 BAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 109,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 105,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,162 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 96,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,010 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 90,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 83,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,309 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,483 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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D2 BAL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D2 BAL, 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 D2 BAL registered?

D2 BAL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is D2 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 BAL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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