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DC12 HBL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,073 mi
Last recorded121,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 121,073 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2026 121,073 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2024 107,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 101,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 91,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,949 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,258 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,398 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 66,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,924 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,519 miles

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

front tyre treads stepped

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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DC12 HBL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DC12 HBL, 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 DC12 HBL registered?

DC12 HBL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DC12 HBL safe to buy?

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