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F10 LCJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,848 mi
Last recorded212,848 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 212,848 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 197,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rearmost suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Dec 2023 197,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rearmost suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2022 178,589 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 164,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight has water ingress

Fail 13 Dec 2021 164,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight has water ingress

Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread.225/55 R17 97W "Bridgestone" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge & out of shape but not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,102 miles

225/55R17 97W runflats

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 134,102 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

225/55R17 97W runflats

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 110,582 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F10 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F10 LCJ, 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.

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F10 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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