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AK12 SYV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,355 mi
Last recorded148,355 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 148,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,032 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake backing plate detached and rubbing on the wheel

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 123,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,847 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 113,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 113,712 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/14 zr 18 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,899 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 101,899 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower - rear (straight) suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 94,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r outer side wall 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower - rear (straight) suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f outer side wall damaged 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer side wall 245/45 ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light and message on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,480 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (245/45r18RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,852 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 57,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,597 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 32,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,287 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 SYV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AK12 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

AK12 SYV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AK12 SYV safe to buy?

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