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A2 NBK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,188 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 87,188 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,529 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2023 75,913 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 63,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,561 miles

chassis frame number it is different to number on the windscreen.emissions to clean to test

engine ,under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,722 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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A2 NBK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A2 NBK, 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.

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What year was A2 NBK registered?

A2 NBK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is A2 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 NBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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