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AV62 FTD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 138,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 127,521 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 122,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,781 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 102,856 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 102,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,027 miles

rear prop shaft rubber mount slightly splitting

Fail 14 Oct 2019 92,012 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both n/s/r and o/s/r 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear prop shaft rubber mount slightly splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,342 miles

both front tyres wearing low 245/40/18

Fail 26 Sep 2016 35,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low 245/40/18

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,520 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

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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AV62 FTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV62 FTD, 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 AV62 FTD registered?

AV62 FTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FTD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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