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EF12 RZX

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 62,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 61,945 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,503 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275x35x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall,cracking,cuts and depth getting low.245/40r19RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing.245/40r19RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,850 miles

Nail in front 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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EF12 RZX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF12 RZX, 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 EF12 RZX registered?

EF12 RZX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is EF12 RZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RZX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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