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FH12 UUF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,842 mi
Last recorded142,842 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UUF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,524 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,760 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 106,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,112 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 86,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 66,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,230 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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FH12 UUF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FH12 UUF, 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 FH12 UUF registered?

FH12 UUF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is FH12 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 UUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH12 UUF have outstanding finance?

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