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ELE 81D

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,689 mi
Last recorded95,689 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 81D
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 89,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 74,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,713 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,366 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,034 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on the thread and worn on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,556 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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ELE 81D is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ELE 81D, 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 ELE 81D?

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What year was ELE 81D registered?

ELE 81D is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is ELE 81D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELE 81D shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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