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AN53 TOS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,518 mi
Last recorded166,518 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 TOS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 166,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 161,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 151,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 144,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 140,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,926 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,118 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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AN53 TOS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AN53 TOS, 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 AN53 TOS?

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What year was AN53 TOS registered?

AN53 TOS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AN53 TOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN53 TOS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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