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FE12 TWX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,040 miles

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

Condensation in Nearside headlight unit

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shoulder worn at Nearside rear tyre inner edge,advise replacing ASAP

Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,717 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,122 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,332 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE12 TWX, 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

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What year was FE12 TWX registered?

FE12 TWX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FE12 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 TWX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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