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AK12 BHD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,038 mi
Last recorded102,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 96,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 73,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,245 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 18,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 BHD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK12 BHD, 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 AK12 BHD registered?

AK12 BHD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is AK12 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BHD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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