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AF62 GVL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,094 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,112 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,824 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,689 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,346 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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AF62 GVL 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 GVL, 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 AF62 GVL registered?

AF62 GVL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AF62 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 GVL 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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