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HU54 BEN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,264 mi
Last recorded178,264 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU54 BEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 178,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head light has poor beam

Pass 19 Apr 2024 177,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 170,463 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 170,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 142,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,801 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,923 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HU54 BEN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HU54 BEN, 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 HU54 BEN registered?

HU54 BEN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is HU54 BEN safe to buy?

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