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AK12 XLG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,658 mi
Last recorded88,658 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 88,658 miles

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 13 May 2019 88,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/rf17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 17 May 2018 82,951 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is in a poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 75,465 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Fail 15 May 2017 75,465 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 64,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,236 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 XLG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

AK12 XLG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AK12 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XLG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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