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AK62 WRT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WRT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 96,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 96,918 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 10 May 2023 92,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 89,877 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,820 miles

Car has under try covers fitted and engine covers fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,811 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,366 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,606 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,426 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 WRT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

AK62 WRT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is AK62 WRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 WRT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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