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AK62 AVN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AVN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,321 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,914 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body covered from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body covered from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.68 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.87 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK62 AVN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK62 AVN, 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 AK62 AVN registered?

AK62 AVN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AK62 AVN safe to buy?

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