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DE12 WHW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,866 mi
Last recorded136,866 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WHW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 133,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,967 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 125,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,268 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,268 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,171 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,696 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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DE12 WHW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE12 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

DE12 WHW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is DE12 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 WHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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