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AF62 GVG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,473 mi
Last recorded133,473 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,480 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,500 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine x under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 95,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine x under covers fitted /

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,438 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no emission detected time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 19 Feb 2017 48,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under bonnet covers fitted, and under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF62 GVG 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 91.7%.

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 AF62 GVG, 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 AF62 GVG registered?

AF62 GVG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AF62 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 GVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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