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FP12 SWN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,807 mi
Last recorded144,807 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 SWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 144,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 144,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 139,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edges to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,868 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 132,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,352 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,025 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,809 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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FP12 SWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP12 SWN, 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 FP12 SWN?

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What year was FP12 SWN registered?

FP12 SWN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is FP12 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 SWN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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