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AP62 FNG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FNG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,498 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,545 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 59,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 41,641 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 41,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 33,803 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front inner disc pads very low

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,497 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyre valves lightly perished.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,172 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,095 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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AP62 FNG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AP62 FNG, 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 AP62 FNG registered?

AP62 FNG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is AP62 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 FNG 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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