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EL54 RAM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 RAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 114,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 110,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,103 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,307 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 245/45 YR18 conti 3e SSP RunFlat

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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EL54 RAM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 EL54 RAM, 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 EL54 RAM registered?

EL54 RAM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EL54 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL54 RAM 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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