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DA12 EKH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EKH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 101,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,536 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 25,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 25,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA12 EKH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 DA12 EKH, 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 DA12 EKH registered?

DA12 EKH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is DA12 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 EKH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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