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DXI 9121

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,871 mi
Last recorded127,871 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 9121
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 127,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 122,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 122,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to the cords inner edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald very inner edge, 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 112,244 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 112,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads have roughly 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 15/20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split in the middle of the blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads have roughly 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 15/20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,659 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms where the shock absorber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,060 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arms, shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,911 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,551 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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DXI 9121 is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DXI 9121, 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 DXI 9121 registered?

DXI 9121 is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is DXI 9121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 9121 shows 15 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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