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FG62 GZN

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

256,016 mi
Last recorded256,016 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 GZN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 256,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 242,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 229,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 216,613 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 216,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 204,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020
Pass 6 Aug 2019 172,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber coupling minor splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,175 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,984 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,841 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 GZN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZN, 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 FG62 GZN?

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What year was FG62 GZN registered?

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

Is FG62 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 GZN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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