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E15 MBR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

206,599 mi
Last recorded206,599 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 MBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 206,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 198,817 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 191,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 191,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 182,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 172,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 160,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,735 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 149,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 125,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,244 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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E15 MBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E15 MBR, 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 E15 MBR registered?

E15 MBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is E15 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 MBR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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