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FD62 FAJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,108 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,385 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2022 81,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,921 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,151 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,598 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 FAJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

FD62 FAJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is FD62 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 FAJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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