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F17 ASA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 ASA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 116,075 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 116,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 104,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut/damage and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON WINDOW (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 85,937 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 60mm gap (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 60mm gap (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 80,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 72,125 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,307 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 69,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,999 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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F17 ASA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F17 ASA, 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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F17 ASA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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