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AN11 PAU

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN11 PAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,469 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

Suspect brake pipes corroded in places unable to inspect fully due to being coated.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,650 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,494 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

O/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 32,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AN11 PAU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AN11 PAU, 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

How do I check the history of AN11 PAU?

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What year was AN11 PAU registered?

AN11 PAU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AN11 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN11 PAU 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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