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AF62 MFK

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,222 mi
Last recorded163,222 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 163,222 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 163,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 135,706 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2022 135,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 115,099 miles

Engine Cover/Tray Fitted

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

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS bushes minor cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 115,099 miles

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

Engine Cover/Tray Fitted

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

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS bushes minor cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,432 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 106,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,808 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 83,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,218 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 MFK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MFK, 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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AF62 MFK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AF62 MFK safe to buy?

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