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G17 HSH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,736 mi
Last recorded64,736 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 HSH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 64,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 63,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 131,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 131,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure (rattles)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 119,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s park brake poor

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 110,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insercure

Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 95,596 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 95,596 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,586 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,862 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2018 32,147 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

full under trays fitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,383 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,385 miles

Central Rear no measurable exhaust emissions

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed [no cords showing ]

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,143 miles

Centre Front No measurable emissions

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,813 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 53,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,055 miles

NSR Jack Point Missing

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,506 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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G17 HSH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G17 HSH, 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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G17 HSH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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