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G17 SWR

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,687 mi
Last recorded129,687 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SWR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 106,164 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has screw in inner sidewall (Non-repairable)

Fail 16 May 2024 106,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has screw in inner sidewall (Non-repairable)

Pass 17 May 2023 87,124 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 87,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,278 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 68,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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 SWR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G17 SWR, 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 G17 SWR registered?

G17 SWR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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