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P12 THK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,081 mi
Last recorded86,081 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 THK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,060 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,143 miles

Nearside handbrake lower reading than offside

Fail 17 Feb 2021 58,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake lower reading than offside

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,499 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,583 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,056 miles

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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P12 THK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 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 P12 THK, 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 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P12 THK registered?

P12 THK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is P12 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 THK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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