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AE12 JLU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,623 mi
Last recorded162,623 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2021 162,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 144,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,864 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 118,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE12 JLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AE12 JLU, 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 AE12 JLU registered?

AE12 JLU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AE12 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 JLU shows 7 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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