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FD62 MUV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,957 mi
Last recorded147,957 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,957 miles

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

Front undertray fitted obscuring other items

Pass 31 Oct 2024 141,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2023 130,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2023 130,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,519 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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,251 miles

both front tyres worn uneven amd low

front tyres perishing in tread

Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn uneven amd low

front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,357 miles

suggest front and rear tracking check

ubder trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND BALD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest front and rear tracking check

ubder trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,701 miles

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

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 MUV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

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

Is FD62 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 MUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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