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FE12 OBW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,571 mi
Last recorded82,571 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,066 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 72,066 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,923 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,191 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 50,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,962 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 31,320 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,492 miles

got engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

got engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,018 miles

N/S/R tyre worn

rear pads running low

Fail 27 Feb 2015 23,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/R tyre worn

rear pads running low

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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FE12 OBW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE12 OBW, 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 FE12 OBW registered?

FE12 OBW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FE12 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 OBW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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