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FR12 WZN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,216 mi
Last recorded155,216 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 WZN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 131,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,187 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All x 4 on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin A x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 92,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear driveshaft outer cv boot slightly weeping grease at clip

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 54,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,882 miles

front number plate deterioated

Fail 4 Aug 2018 35,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,252 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 32,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 29,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,413 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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FR12 WZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FR12 WZN, 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 FR12 WZN registered?

FR12 WZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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