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AK62 WTD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 160,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 145,058 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 145,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 135,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,675 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,764 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 107,744 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both(outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyres slightly worn inner edges both rear

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyres slightly worn inner edges both rear

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,352 miles

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,102 miles

Both rear tires out of shape

Under trays fitted obscuring vision to inspect

Fail 9 Dec 2015 41,099 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tires out of shape

Under trays fitted obscuring vision to inspect

Fail 18 Nov 2015 40,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

The front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

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 WTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

AK62 WTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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