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FG62 FVD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,476 mi
Last recorded110,476 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 108,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,578 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,578 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative Hydraulic Suspension System Affected (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,578 miles

Suspension system inoperative Hydraulic Suspension System Affected (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,024 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,765 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 FVD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

FG62 FVD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is FG62 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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