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AF12 ONP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,233 mi
Last recorded129,233 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ONP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 124,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,101 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 111,415 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 111,415 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,673 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,775 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,663 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,007 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,246 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,106 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 ONP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 ONP, 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 AF12 ONP?

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What year was AF12 ONP registered?

AF12 ONP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ONP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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