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FG62 FPZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,303 mi
Last recorded195,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FPZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 195,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 151,670 miles

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 12 Jul 2017 151,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 245/45R18RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,395 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 135,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,687 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 FPZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FPZ, 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

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What year was FG62 FPZ registered?

FG62 FPZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FG62 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FPZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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