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BG62 AZC

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 AZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,117 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 142,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 - 35 x 20 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 126,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,613 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 120,577 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 120,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,720 miles

2 rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,629 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,838 miles

offside front tyre starting to get low on tread

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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BG62 AZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG62 AZC, 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 BG62 AZC registered?

BG62 AZC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BG62 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 AZC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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