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AP51 NGP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,400 mi
Last recorded164,400 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 164,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 156,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 127,246 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 127,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,231 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,441 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,885 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,572 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,428 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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AP51 NGP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP51 NGP, 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 AP51 NGP registered?

AP51 NGP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AP51 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 NGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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