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S13 TKO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,696 mi
Last recorded132,696 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 TKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,696 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 118,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,296 miles

O/S/R Road Wheel Has Been Repaired/Welded.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,746 miles

Front tyres close to limit

child seats fitted to nsr and osr seats not allowing full inspection

stone chip front screen

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,413 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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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S13 TKO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S13 TKO, 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 S13 TKO registered?

S13 TKO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is S13 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 TKO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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