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AY62 FXG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 80,613 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,579 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 58,576 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,992 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,458 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 49,580 miles

ALL TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,265 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 27,820 miles

Nearside rear Tyre (inner) edge wearing low

Fail 8 Nov 2017 27,820 miles

Nearside rear Tyre (inner) edge wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 23,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 23,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,238 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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AY62 FXG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 AY62 FXG, 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

How do I check the history of AY62 FXG?

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What year was AY62 FXG registered?

AY62 FXG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is AY62 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 FXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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