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DA12 LGK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,021 mi
Last recorded198,021 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 LGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 198,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 178,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 161,595 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 160,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,283 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 120,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,962 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 27 Jun 2017 84,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,988 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,378 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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DA12 LGK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DA12 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

DA12 LGK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is DA12 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 LGK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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