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AK11 ANF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,077 mi
Last recorded142,077 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ANF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 142,077 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2024 133,463 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,238 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 120,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,307 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 98,307 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,596 miles

Front both brake pads low

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,162 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 80,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,800 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,714 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 58,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,limited inspection to seat belt

Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,298 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,limited inspection to seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre-run flat has had a plug repair

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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AK11 ANF 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 68.8%.

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 AK11 ANF, 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 AK11 ANF registered?

AK11 ANF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AK11 ANF safe to buy?

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