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GX12 ALX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 ALX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 144,316 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 144,263 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 133,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,344 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 110,179 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,477 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads seem low (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,336 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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GX12 ALX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 GX12 ALX, 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 GX12 ALX registered?

GX12 ALX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GX12 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 ALX 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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