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EY12 HGP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,131 mi
Last recorded152,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 HGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 152,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,093 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,448 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,428 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 97,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 91,382 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 91,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,832 miles

Offside Rear light lens is broke

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner inner brake pad low

Offside Rear Inner brake pad is low

Offside Rear light lens is broke

Offside Rear tyre is on wear markers 2mm

brake pad warning light is up on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,839 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,839 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EY12 HGP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EY12 HGP, 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 EY12 HGP registered?

EY12 HGP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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