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FJ12 LZU

2012 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,574 mi
Last recorded29,574 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 55050,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 LZU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 27,819 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 27,814 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2023 27,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 24,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,466 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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FJ12 LZU is a 2012 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 50,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 LZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ12 LZU registered?

FJ12 LZU is a 2012 BMW 550, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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