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L14 LCE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,922 mi
Last recorded181,922 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 LCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 181,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 181,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front backplate insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2024 169,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 163,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 144,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 134,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,959 miles

Front Both front tyres stepping on tread in centre. Tread measures 5mm no cords at time of test.

Nearside Front Steering/suspension has very minor free play.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,809 miles

both rert tyres wearing on inner edges

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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L14 LCE 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 L14 LCE, 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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L14 LCE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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