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FD62 NZF

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,816 mi
Last recorded168,816 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 168,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,541 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,170 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,241 miles

Both front castor arms are worn slightly

Both rear bump stops insecure/worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,219 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,859 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,020 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,628 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 41,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,009 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES are starting to wear on the outer edges

NSR TYRE is excessively worn on inner edge, advise immediate replacement

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OSR TYRE is wearing on the inner edge

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 NZF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

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

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