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FJ62 VYU

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,070 mi
Last recorded94,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 94,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 67,644 miles

correct number plates at time of retest

Fail 21 Oct 2017 67,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,055 miles

Front tyres low tread

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,634 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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FJ62 VYU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ62 VYU, 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

How do I check the history of FJ62 VYU?

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What year was FJ62 VYU registered?

FJ62 VYU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FJ62 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ62 VYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ62 VYU have outstanding finance?

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