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D5 BMD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 89,158 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 83,882 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged and catching door when opening door

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm main front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 79,005 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged and catching door when opening door

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm main front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror casing missing

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes and brake hose ferrules covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side pipes and brake hose ferrules covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,333 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,125 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,078 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,815 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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D5 BMD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 BMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D5 BMD registered?

D5 BMD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is D5 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BMD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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