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GV12 JWF

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JWF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 127,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 122,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,305 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

both front tyres inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Fail 29 Jun 2021 118,265 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bake pad censer rubbing inside the rim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both front tyres inner and outer edge wearing smooth

both rear tyres inner edge worn smooth

Pass 29 Jun 2020 114,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 114,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,276 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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GV12 JWF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV12 JWF, 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 GV12 JWF registered?

GV12 JWF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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