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FD62 HXB

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

251,299 mi
Last recorded251,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HXB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 251,299 miles

Coil spring corroded All front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 251,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 242,675 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 233,038 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 226,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 218,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 203,155 miles

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

Rear both side tyres slightly worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2021 194,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 178,006 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 165,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 155,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 148,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2019 142,986 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,777 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2018 136,670 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 HXB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

FD62 HXB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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The MOT history for FD62 HXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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