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EJ12 WTY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,885 mi
Last recorded84,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WTY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 84,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,067 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 55,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,791 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 31,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 30,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,103 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 25,103 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2015 18,836 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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EJ12 WTY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ12 WTY, 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 EJ12 WTY registered?

EJ12 WTY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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