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F1 EVS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,298 mi
Last recorded43,298 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 EVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 43,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,676 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 40,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 38,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,028 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 37,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,231 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 33,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 30,840 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 30,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,973 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 27,973 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,351 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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F1 EVS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F1 EVS, 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 F1 EVS registered?

F1 EVS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is F1 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 EVS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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