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A12 KWL

2015 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,138 mi
Last recorded41,138 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 41,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,423 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 33,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,754 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,824 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 26 Apr 2018 19,495 miles

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

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

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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A12 KWL is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 A12 KWL, 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 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 KWL registered?

A12 KWL is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is A12 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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