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FG62 TYF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,837 mi
Last recorded184,837 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 TYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 184,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 184,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 180,404 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 180,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 177,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 174,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 120,212 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 120,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 Y RF (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 110,070 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,088 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 TYF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

FG62 TYF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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