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DG12 TJO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,332 mi
Last recorded142,332 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 TJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 142,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 124,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,426 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,414 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low at edge

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)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2017 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low at edge

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)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,028 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,205 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 84,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 TJO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG12 TJO, 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 DG12 TJO registered?

DG12 TJO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DG12 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 TJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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