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EE54 ADS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,868 mi
Last recorded113,868 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE54 ADS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,090 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,990 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,495 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,703 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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EE54 ADS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EE54 ADS, 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

How do I check the history of EE54 ADS?

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What year was EE54 ADS registered?

EE54 ADS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is EE54 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE54 ADS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EE54 ADS have outstanding finance?

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