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FD12 VRX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,091 mi
Last recorded108,091 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 108,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,620 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 97,960 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 20 May 2019 90,960 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,661 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm worn on outer edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm worn on outer edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm worn on outer edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm worn on outer edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,554 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FD12 VRX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD12 VRX, 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 FD12 VRX registered?

FD12 VRX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FD12 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 VRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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