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AO62 WKC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,390 mi
Last recorded199,390 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 WKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 199,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 194,305 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 188,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 182,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 176,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 168,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 146,099 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 145,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 126,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,155 miles

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

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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AO62 WKC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AO62 WKC, 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 AO62 WKC registered?

AO62 WKC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AO62 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 WKC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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