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AK12 FUM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,804 mi
Last recorded130,804 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FUM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,087 miles

Front/rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight wear front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2023 111,343 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,763 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,489 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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AK12 FUM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

AK12 FUM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FUM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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