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E21 MPC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,870 mi
Last recorded234,870 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 234,870 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 234,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 218,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 198,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,107 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 181,107 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 163,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 144,104 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 132,694 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,697 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,294 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,130 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions to clean to register

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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E21 MPC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E21 MPC, 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 E21 MPC registered?

E21 MPC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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