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AV62 ZXK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

181,922 mi
Last recorded181,922 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 ZXK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 181,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 176,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 168,075 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 157,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 148,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,718 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,809 miles

slight play o/s n/s steering arms

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,017 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AV62 ZXK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV62 ZXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 ZXK registered?

AV62 ZXK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AV62 ZXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 ZXK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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