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F23 GSD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 GSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,841 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished/Cracked

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 18 Apr 2018 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,371 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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F23 GSD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 F23 GSD, 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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What year was F23 GSD registered?

F23 GSD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is F23 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 GSD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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