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FE62 XVS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,957 mi
Last recorded104,957 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 27,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn ply/cords not showing at time of test.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,538 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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FE62 XVS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 FE62 XVS, 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 FE62 XVS?

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What year was FE62 XVS registered?

FE62 XVS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is FE62 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 XVS 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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