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FE62 LFS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,428 mi
Last recorded69,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 LFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,428 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses corroded at steel pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 69,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake/pipe / hose assy badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose / pipe assy badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses corroded at steel pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 245 45 18 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,593 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LFS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

FE62 LFS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is FE62 LFS safe to buy?

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