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E12 RVN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,066 mi
Last recorded169,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 RVN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 169,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 159,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 148,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel has one wheel bolt missing

Nearside Rear wheel has one wheel bolt missing

Offside Front wheel has one wheel bolt missing

Offside Rear wheel has one wheel bolt missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,561 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2016 57,561 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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E12 RVN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E12 RVN, 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 E12 RVN registered?

E12 RVN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is E12 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 RVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E12 RVN have outstanding finance?

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