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E7 MRE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 MRE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,524 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 75,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,259 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 70,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,056 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,377 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, STONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,507 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 27,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,272 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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E7 MRE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E7 MRE, 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 E7 MRE registered?

E7 MRE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is E7 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 MRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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