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E18 WBA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,050 mi
Last recorded142,050 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 WBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 142,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 113,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,229 miles

No emissions print out due to low smoke detected

under shields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

front tyres 3.5mm

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,470 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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E18 WBA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E18 WBA, 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 E18 WBA registered?

E18 WBA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is E18 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 WBA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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