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EA12 NKZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,089 mi
Last recorded53,089 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 51,434 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 47,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,343 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,586 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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EA12 NKZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 EA12 NKZ, 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 EA12 NKZ registered?

EA12 NKZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is EA12 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 NKZ 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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