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G15 PDS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,512 mi
Last recorded65,512 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 PDS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,919 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 55,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 42,080 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 27,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 16,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 15,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 15,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 14,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,689 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,384 miles

Covers under the car

Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,651 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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G15 PDS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G15 PDS, 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 G15 PDS registered?

G15 PDS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is G15 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 PDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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