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EA12 VEH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,049 mi
Last recorded50,049 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VEH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 50,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 31,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 29,997 miles

Offside Front worn on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2022 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn on outer edge

water ingress ,both headlights

Pass 7 May 2021 28,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 27,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 25,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 20,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VEH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VEH, 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 EA12 VEH registered?

EA12 VEH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is EA12 VEH safe to buy?

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