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AK62 VNO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

211,010 mi
Last recorded211,010 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 211,010 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 197,748 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 182,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 164,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,692 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 19 Oct 2020 126,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,178 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 118,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,762 miles

full inspection of engine can't be carried out due to engine under shield fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

full inspection of engine can't be carried out due to engine under shield fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,871 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 VNO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VNO, 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 AK62 VNO registered?

AK62 VNO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is AK62 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VNO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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