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FG62 RHJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,220 mi
Last recorded154,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 154,220 miles

Engine trays loose

Pass 7 Jul 2025 146,612 miles

Coolant leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 146,609 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,835 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,136 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe bush has a ply

Fail 13 Jul 2022 122,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe bush has a ply

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,686 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,769 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 RHJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

FG62 RHJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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