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EP55 EVA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,905 mi
Last recorded107,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP55 EVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 107,905 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 75,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,751 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,710 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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EP55 EVA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EP55 EVA, 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 EP55 EVA?

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What year was EP55 EVA registered?

EP55 EVA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EP55 EVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP55 EVA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EP55 EVA have outstanding finance?

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