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FH62 EZU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,358 mi
Last recorded211,358 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 EZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 211,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 192,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 180,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 180,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 163,356 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,835 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 132,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,516 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,104 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges close to cords

exhaust rattling

slight play inner steering rack on nearside

Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres bald on edges close to cords

exhaust rattling

slight play inner steering rack on nearside

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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FH62 EZU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH62 EZU, 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 FH62 EZU registered?

FH62 EZU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

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