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FG62 WTX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,437 mi
Last recorded191,437 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 191,437 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 188,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 184,002 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (inner rack arm ball joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 178,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 166,595 miles

both front inner rack ends slight play

front and rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Fail 17 Sep 2019 166,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backing brake plate insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

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

both front inner rack ends slight play

front and rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 105,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,433 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres close on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,054 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 WTX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

FG62 WTX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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