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F8 RDU

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,035 mi
Last recorded140,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 RDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 124,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 116,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 101,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,585 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. 275/35/r19-96y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,233 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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F8 RDU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 F8 RDU, 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

How do I check the history of F8 RDU?

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What year was F8 RDU registered?

F8 RDU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is F8 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 RDU 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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