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G23 TJL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 TJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,052 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,870 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,745 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 38,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,370 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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G23 TJL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G23 TJL, 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 G23 TJL registered?

G23 TJL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is G23 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 TJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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