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FBR 12

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,898 mi
Last recorded63,898 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBR 12
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,898 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 54,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,035 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,815 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

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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FBR 12 is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBR 12, 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 FBR 12?

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What year was FBR 12 registered?

FBR 12 is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is FBR 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBR 12 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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