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FC08 MCK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC08 MCK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Light s/ damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 115,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slightly defective

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense damaged - no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light incorrect colour - blue

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 109,610 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense damaged - no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light incorrect colour - blue

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged - no change to emitted light

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light incorrect colour - blue

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 107,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged - no change to emitted light

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light incorrect colour - blue

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,838 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper blade insecure likely to detach (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,021 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,587 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,015 miles

Front Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring touching wheel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,621 miles

engine bay covers and under trays

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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FC08 MCK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FC08 MCK, 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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FC08 MCK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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