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AP62 JAP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 JAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 68,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,224 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen .

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,739 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,613 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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AP62 JAP 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 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 AP62 JAP, 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 JAP registered?

AP62 JAP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AP62 JAP safe to buy?

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