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DV12 MYP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,527 mi
Last recorded181,527 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 MYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 181,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 171,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,246 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 119,551 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,417 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,453 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 MYP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV12 MYP, 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 MYP registered?

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

Is DV12 MYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 MYP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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