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AC06 DAY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 DAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,030 miles

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

Front inner brake pads very difficult to see

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift both sides

undertrays covering brake pipes and other testable items

Fail 22 Jul 2025 115,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front inner brake pads very difficult to see

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift both sides

undertrays covering brake pipes and other testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,891 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,380 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 66,380 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,107 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 60,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,002 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 38,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,014 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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AC06 DAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AC06 DAY, 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 AC06 DAY registered?

AC06 DAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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