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EU12 FYP

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,679 mi
Last recorded137,679 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 FYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,223 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 129,635 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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EU12 FYP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EU12 FYP, 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 EU12 FYP?

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What year was EU12 FYP registered?

EU12 FYP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is EU12 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 FYP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU12 FYP have outstanding finance?

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