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AK62 WBT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,136 mi
Last recorded125,136 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 125,136 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 124,734 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 121,451 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2023 115,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 105,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,555 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,821 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 9 Sep 2017 70,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted on inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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 WBT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

AK62 WBT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is AK62 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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