MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and tread depth 3.5mm at measurable points (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge but tread depth 3mm at measurable points (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted obscuring certain components
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
near side front tyre scrubbing on outer edge very close to cords
Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus scrubbing very close to cords on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
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FE62 XWB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?
FE62 XWB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.
Is FE62 XWB safe to buy?
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