CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE62 XWB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,516 mi
Last recorded165,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 165,516 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2025 155,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 151,588 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 151,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 148,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 143,431 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 143,431 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 136,375 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Apr 2021 136,375 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 130,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,372 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,954 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 108,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,509 miles

near side front tyre scrubbing on outer edge very close to cords

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,507 miles

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)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE62 XWB?

You can check the full history of FE62 XWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for FE62 XWB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE62 XWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE62 XWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.