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DV12 MXY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,290 mi
Last recorded207,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 MXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 207,290 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 160,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 113,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 113,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 113,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,395 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 92,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,010 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,009 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,599 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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DV12 MXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV12 MXY, 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 DV12 MXY registered?

DV12 MXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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