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HY12 OBR

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 OBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,969 miles

Nearside headlamp condensated

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,832 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,013 miles

Both rear tyre`s worn close to wear bars

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 40,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyre`s worn close to wear bars

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,633 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

stone cuts tyre treads

Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,578 miles

Windscreen damaged on offside but not affecting drivers view at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY12 OBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY12 OBR, 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 HY12 OBR registered?

HY12 OBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HY12 OBR safe to buy?

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