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FG62 CEO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 CEO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 158,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear propshaft donut deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2025 158,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear propshaft donut deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2024 142,519 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 138,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,803 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 104,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 99,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,138 miles

Rear both tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,853 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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FG62 CEO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG62 CEO, 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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FG62 CEO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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