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FG62 TYP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,123 mi
Last recorded209,123 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 209,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is part of suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play ()

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

Nearside brake backplate insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is part of suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake backplate missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

rear differential mounting bushes split

Fail 17 Nov 2025 209,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is part of suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play ()

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

Nearside brake backplate insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is part of suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake backplate missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

rear differential mounting bushes split

Pass 30 Jan 2025 205,278 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 200,819 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 196,149 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 196,080 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 193,699 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 179,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 179,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 144,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,889 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to register

n/s and o/s front tyres low

slight drag at o/s rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,186 miles

DSM: 0.00

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 TYP 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

FG62 TYP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is FG62 TYP safe to buy?

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