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FD62 EUT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 147,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,435 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,958 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,420 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 58,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,947 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 EUT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EUT, 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 EUT registered?

FD62 EUT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is FD62 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 EUT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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