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F3 EMX

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,676 mi
Last recorded163,676 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 EMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 163,676 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 152,432 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 137,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 106,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,123 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,456 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 77,338 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 77,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,395 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3.0mm

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre3.0mm

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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F3 EMX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White 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 F3 EMX, 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 F3 EMX registered?

F3 EMX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is F3 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 EMX 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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