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DS12 WZX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,103 mi
Last recorded175,103 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 WZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 175,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 121,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 67,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 45,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 43,876 miles

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 22 May 2019 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,486 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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DS12 WZX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS12 WZX, 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 DS12 WZX registered?

DS12 WZX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DS12 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 WZX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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