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DU12 BHO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,239 mi
Last recorded116,239 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BHO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 116,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 114,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,700 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

offside rear brake is lightly binding

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

offside rear brake is lightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DU12 BHO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU12 BHO, 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 DU12 BHO registered?

DU12 BHO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DU12 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 BHO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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