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AK62 UEU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,544 mi
Last recorded196,544 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 196,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 182,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 170,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,633 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 150,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,909 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 127,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,277 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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AK62 UEU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

AK62 UEU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is AK62 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 UEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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