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FD62 RVF

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,292 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,801 miles

Front both brake pipes bubbling under plastic

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,202 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 18,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,450 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 RVF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF?

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What year was FD62 RVF registered?

FD62 RVF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is FD62 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 RVF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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