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AP62 ALF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,209 mi
Last recorded101,209 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 ALF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,209 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad light on

Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/R brake pad wire in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,773 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 61,693 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,956 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AP62 ALF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP62 ALF, 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 AP62 ALF registered?

AP62 ALF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AP62 ALF safe to buy?

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