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FD62 DDF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

313,536 mi
Last recorded313,536 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 DDF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 313,536 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 308,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 288,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 271,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 254,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 239,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 227,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 202,115 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 202,114 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 178,508 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 178,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 154,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,364 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 73,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,010 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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FD62 DDF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD62 DDF, 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

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What year was FD62 DDF registered?

FD62 DDF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is FD62 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 DDF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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