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G14 XRY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,028 mi
Last recorded165,028 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 XRY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 165,028 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Jul 2026 165,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2025 157,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Jul 2024 149,060 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,923 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 141,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x18 100y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,536 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 118,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,259 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,522 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,013 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection.

Slight play in inner steering rack Joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection.

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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G14 XRY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G14 XRY, 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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G14 XRY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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