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A6 BAK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 101,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,336 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,463 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 70,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,473 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,003 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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A6 BAK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A6 BAK, 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 A6 BAK registered?

A6 BAK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is A6 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BAK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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