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D7 VDR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,037 mi
Last recorded181,037 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 VDR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 181,037 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 181,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 166,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 149,943 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive AT SUMP NUT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear HALF OF THE REFLECTOR IS BROKEN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IN MIDDLE RECOMEND CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMEND CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn PERISHED BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 149,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Half missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6m and worn bald on edges close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limits 1.6ml (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 110,697 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 110,697 miles

Brake performance not tested ,broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,774 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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D7 VDR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D7 VDR, 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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D7 VDR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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