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FG62 SFF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,680 mi
Last recorded133,680 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,680 miles

Front both front shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated and split

Rear bumper damaged/scuffed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 125,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both shock absorber gaiters split/deteriorated

Front brake pads look approx 70% worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,266 miles

Front both shock absorber gaiters split/deteriorated

Front brake discs s;ightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 108,266 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both shock absorber gaiters split/deteriorated

Front brake discs s;ightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,522 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,051 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 9 Mar 2020 91,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm and starting to show age cracks

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre just starting to show age cracks

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,830 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Run Flat tyre fitted to o/s/rear

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,185 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 SFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

FG62 SFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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