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FG62 CJE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,474 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 91,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,005 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 85,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,989 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,830 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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FG62 CJE 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 73.3%.

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 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 CJE, 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 FG62 CJE registered?

FG62 CJE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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