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EX12 XXD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,461 mi
Last recorded65,461 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,461 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,082 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 51,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 39,583 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 30,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 20,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 19,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 17,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 10,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 8,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,830 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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EX12 XXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX12 XXD, 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 EX12 XXD?

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What year was EX12 XXD registered?

EX12 XXD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EX12 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 XXD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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