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GE03 REB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,008 mi
Last recorded105,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE03 REB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 105,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,679 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,335 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,013 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 86,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,390 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,103 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 53,576 miles

Central Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,423 miles

underpans and engine covers fitted obscuring alot of components

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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GE03 REB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GE03 REB, 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 GE03 REB registered?

GE03 REB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is GE03 REB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE03 REB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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