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E17 EFE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,665 mi
Last recorded109,665 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 EFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,605 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 102,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre in poor condition.

Offside Front Tyres in poor condition.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,781 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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E17 EFE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E17 EFE, 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 E17 EFE registered?

E17 EFE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is E17 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 EFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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