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AV62 NFG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,652 mi
Last recorded157,652 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NFG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,652 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 141,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 141,560 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,941 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 101,941 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 54,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NFG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NFG, 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 AV62 NFG registered?

AV62 NFG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AV62 NFG safe to buy?

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