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FD62 CUV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

232,559 mi
Last recorded232,559 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 CUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 232,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 220,324 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 220,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 212,648 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 212,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 197,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 197,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 167,558 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 167,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,989 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,251 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,368 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 42,368 miles

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

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

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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FD62 CUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD62 CUV, 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 FD62 CUV registered?

FD62 CUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FD62 CUV safe to buy?

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