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D4 AUA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

225,604 mi
Last recorded225,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 AUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 225,604 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 215,212 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 202,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 196,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 184,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,704 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 112,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,373 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 75,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,270 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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D4 AUA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D4 AUA, 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 D4 AUA registered?

D4 AUA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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