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L25 CUS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,468 mi
Last recorded164,468 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 CUS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 164,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 157,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to wear indicators and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 139,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,636 miles

Emissions clean. Smoke meter unable to detect a reading

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions clean. Smoke meter unable to detect a reading

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,870 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,661 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 84,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,720 miles

Emmisions too clean for a print out.

Full undertrays 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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L25 CUS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L25 CUS, 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 L25 CUS registered?

L25 CUS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is L25 CUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 CUS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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