MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components .
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components .
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 .
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?
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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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How do I check the history of FJ12 GFV?
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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?
The MOT history for FJ12 GFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FJ12 GFV have outstanding finance?
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