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E3 SEF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,505 mi
Last recorded104,505 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm and slightly worn on outer edge (225/55R17 97Y RFT Bridgestone Turanza ER300) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 104,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm and slightly worn on outer edge (225/55R17 97Y RFT Bridgestone Turanza ER300) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 98,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to cords due to cracking / perishing (225/55R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm at lowest point (225/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 26 Feb 2024 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,980 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive "Differential" (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 71,640 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,748 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,743 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,676 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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E3 SEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 E3 SEF, 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 E3 SEF registered?

E3 SEF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is E3 SEF safe to buy?

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