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ET12 FVH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FVH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,609 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 112,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,049 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,153 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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ET12 FVH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET12 FVH, 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 ET12 FVH registered?

ET12 FVH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is ET12 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FVH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET12 FVH have outstanding finance?

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