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G10 SUF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,133 mi
Last recorded105,133 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 SUF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 105,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,821 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 99,821 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,508 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 93,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,136 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,136 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,901 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test been carried out

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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G10 SUF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G10 SUF, 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 G10 SUF registered?

G10 SUF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is G10 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G10 SUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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