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YA12 AKK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,677 mi
Last recorded179,677 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 AKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 179,677 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 168,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE, TREAD DEPTH 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 145,839 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 145,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 128,108 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

O/S/R tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,152 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,070 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,070 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,958 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high Near side (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high Off side (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen has light multiple stonechip damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YA12 AKK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA12 AKK, 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 YA12 AKK registered?

YA12 AKK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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