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L348 URD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,790 mi
Last recorded135,790 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 URD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 135,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 135,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 131,004 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,835 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,236 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,601 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,601 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush diff bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L348 URD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L348 URD, 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 L348 URD registered?

L348 URD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is L348 URD safe to buy?

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