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FJ12 GFV

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,562 mi
Last recorded161,562 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 161,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 151,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 145,422 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 145,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2017 136,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 131,451 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components .

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components .

Fail 16 May 2016 131,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components .

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 19 May 2015 107,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJ12 GFV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ12 GFV, 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 FJ12 GFV registered?

FJ12 GFV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is FJ12 GFV safe to buy?

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