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FD62 SGO

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,155 mi
Last recorded106,155 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,155 miles

washers weak

Pass 26 Feb 2025 100,650 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,346 miles

front brake discs poor

front brake pads very low

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 79,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,915 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,918 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 SGO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO?

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What year was FD62 SGO registered?

FD62 SGO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is FD62 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 SGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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