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FG62 TZU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,164 mi
Last recorded72,164 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,046 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 68,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,159 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 TZU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

FG62 TZU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is FG62 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 TZU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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