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AF12 MWL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 119,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,604 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 86,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,273 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,271 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 17 May 2017 72,005 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,070 miles

All brake pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,715 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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AF12 MWL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AF12 MWL, 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 AF12 MWL registered?

AF12 MWL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 MWL safe to buy?

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