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FD62 EVG

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,321 mi
Last recorded227,321 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 EVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 227,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 184,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 151,303 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 151,255 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))

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

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

Offside Front Low light intensity

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,604 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 133,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,688 miles

Both Rear tyre worn inner edge

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Tyre worn inner and outer

Pass 22 May 2018 102,885 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,805 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,288 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,758 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 EVG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

FD62 EVG is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FD62 EVG safe to buy?

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