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AP12 AKU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,773 mi
Last recorded154,773 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2021 154,773 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 138,873 miles

All 4 Tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2019 116,190 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,637 miles

front discs showing wear,unable to see pads fully

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edge. 245/45x18 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,176 miles

Rear Tyres on the Legal Limit.245/45x18 y

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear,unable to fully see condition of front pads

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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AP12 AKU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AP12 AKU, 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 AP12 AKU registered?

AP12 AKU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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