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AP10 STY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,516 mi
Last recorded117,516 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 STY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 117,516 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 110,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,509 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,788 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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AP10 STY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP10 STY, 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 AP10 STY registered?

AP10 STY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AP10 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP10 STY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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