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EN12 FNG

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,832 mi
Last recorded136,832 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 FNG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,832 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on both edges,

Fail 12 Dec 2025 136,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light has a small hole outer cover cracked condensation,

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on both edges,

Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,608 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 123,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,243 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 102,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Under body panels preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,511 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,747 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,382 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 66,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,841 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays and shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EN12 FNG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EN12 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 EN12 FNG registered?

EN12 FNG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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