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GF62 AXW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,463 mi
Last recorded126,463 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 AXW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 126,463 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 203,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,436 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,657 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,005 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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GF62 AXW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF62 AXW, 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 GF62 AXW registered?

GF62 AXW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GF62 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 AXW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF62 AXW have outstanding finance?

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