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AF62 KBU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,066 mi
Last recorded168,066 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 168,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 154,238 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 154,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 152,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 130,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,174 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 119,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,042 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,745 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

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 KBU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AF62 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

AF62 KBU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AF62 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KBU 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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