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AK12 XLH

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XLH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,079 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 85,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,478 miles

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 21 Apr 2020 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 74,998 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,088 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,960 miles

covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2016 48,960 miles

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

covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,257 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 XLH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

AK12 XLH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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