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DE12 DZM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,202 mi
Last recorded177,202 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 DZM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 177,202 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 173,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 165,059 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 163,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor not lugged into pad

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 150,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre unevenly wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,251 miles

All four disc's slightly lipped

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,998 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DE12 DZM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE12 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 DZM registered?

DE12 DZM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DE12 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 DZM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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