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AE12 KUO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,915 mi
Last recorded11,915 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 KUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,915 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 11,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 KUO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE12 KUO, 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 AE12 KUO registered?

AE12 KUO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is AE12 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 KUO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE12 KUO have outstanding finance?

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