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AK62 XBL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,659 mi
Last recorded119,659 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,642 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 XBL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 XBL registered?

AK62 XBL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AK62 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 XBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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