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FG62 ZCO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 66,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc is lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc is lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc is lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,892 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,779 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 7,152 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 ZCO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG62 ZCO registered?

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

Is FG62 ZCO safe to buy?

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