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FD62 LXR

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,234 mi
Last recorded89,234 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 89,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,602 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 80,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 71,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,859 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LXR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXR, 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

How do I check the history of FD62 LXR?

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What year was FD62 LXR registered?

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

Is FD62 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 LXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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