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F12 SRD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,817 mi
Last recorded159,817 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 SRD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 159,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 151,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 141,894 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 132,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 123,960 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 123,884 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 114,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 106,555 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp, evidence of recent repair

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 96,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,935 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,271 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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F12 SRD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 F12 SRD, 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 F12 SRD registered?

F12 SRD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is F12 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 SRD 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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