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F7 CDR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,837 mi
Last recorded206,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 CDR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 206,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 197,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 192,491 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 187,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 187,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 184,993 miles

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

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 177,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 167,927 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

boot full

child seat fitted to nsr seat not allowing full inspection

small stone chip front screen

Pass 10 Feb 2020 161,511 miles

Both nearside tyres are normal extra load. Both offside tyres are run flat.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 152,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 140,953 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Fail 13 Feb 2018 140,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and Rear (6.3.4a)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,586 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2017 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,456 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,897 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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F7 CDR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F7 CDR, 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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F7 CDR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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