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AK62 WAE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,615 mi
Last recorded192,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 192,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake discs pitted and corroded

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre low

Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,511 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 124,875 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,709 miles

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 84,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 84,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,081 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,625 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears worn down to between 2.5-3 mm around centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,356 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 WAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

AK62 WAE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AK62 WAE safe to buy?

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