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FD62 NYT

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 NYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 99,592 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

check tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,101 miles

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

underneath tray fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,680 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 NYT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

FD62 NYT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is FD62 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 NYT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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