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E15 TOC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,214 mi
Last recorded132,214 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 TOC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 132,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 107,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 107,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 61,278 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended brake light come on when side lights are on (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,664 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 29,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 14,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 14,110 miles

electronic hand brake only just meets requirements

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TOC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 E15 TOC, 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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E15 TOC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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