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FE62 BHK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,342 mi
Last recorded106,342 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 BHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,893 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr shocker leaking oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip ns lower (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns headlamp too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr shocker leaking oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip ns lower (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,428 miles

Chips on windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FE62 BHK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE62 BHK, 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 FE62 BHK registered?

FE62 BHK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FE62 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 BHK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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