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C26 AKY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,806 mi
Last recorded190,806 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 AKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 190,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 177,250 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 177,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2023 168,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,031 miles

engine covers fitted

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2022 147,028 miles

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

engine covers fitted

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2021 134,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 116,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,924 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,547 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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C26 AKY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C26 AKY, 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 C26 AKY registered?

C26 AKY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is C26 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 AKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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