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AK12 EGJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,361 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,791 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder

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 24 Feb 2022 76,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,141 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 71,141 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 EGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 EGJ registered?

AK12 EGJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is AK12 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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