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H12 TPR

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,936 mi
Last recorded100,936 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TPR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,617 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,486 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 63,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,364 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,870 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Head lamp manual adjuster not working (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,881 miles

O/S head light adjuster not working

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,652 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,614 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,305 miles

N.S.F PADS DOWN TOO 3.5ML AND REAR NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,015 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 25,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H12 TPR is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 H12 TPR, 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 29 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H12 TPR registered?

H12 TPR is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is H12 TPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 TPR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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