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AC12 AZC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC12 AZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 99,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,633 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,897 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,092 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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AC12 AZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC12 AZC, 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

How do I check the history of AC12 AZC?

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What year was AC12 AZC registered?

AC12 AZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AC12 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC12 AZC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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