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DJ11 SVP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,750 mi
Last recorded303,750 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ11 SVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 303,750 miles

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 31 Mar 2025 287,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 287,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 266,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 266,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 235,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 235,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 212,465 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 212,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 205,028 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 205,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 201,186 miles

Oil change due

Fail 23 Mar 2020 201,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil change due

Pass 23 Apr 2019 155,979 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,016 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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DJ11 SVP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DJ11 SVP, 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 DJ11 SVP registered?

DJ11 SVP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is DJ11 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ11 SVP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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