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GF12 HXH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,862 mi
Last recorded145,862 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 145,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,079 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms lights on.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet blocked providing little washer liquid

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,877 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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GF12 HXH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 GF12 HXH, 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 GF12 HXH registered?

GF12 HXH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GF12 HXH 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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