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EN12 WJG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

298,374 mi
Last recorded298,374 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 WJG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 298,374 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 298,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner side (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 282,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 281,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 274,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 254,971 miles

Nearside engine mounting worn

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 254,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside engine mounting worn

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 240,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 223,166 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 206,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 191,304 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 191,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 177,133 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 177,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed when small cut in tread opened up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed pipe is chaffing on electrical cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 142,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,875 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,726 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,364 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 50,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,795 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,023 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,309 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted at time of test

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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EN12 WJG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EN12 WJG, 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 EN12 WJG?

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What year was EN12 WJG registered?

EN12 WJG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EN12 WJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 WJG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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