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DU12 DRZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,315 mi
Last recorded171,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,315 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 171,315 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,208 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

rear propshaft rubber splitting.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,354 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,444 miles

Lower undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,972 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,961 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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DU12 DRZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DU12 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

DU12 DRZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 DRZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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