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FJ62 ZHA

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,814 mi
Last recorded183,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 183,814 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 183,800 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 170,252 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust covers missing

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 155,910 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacing as very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame bushes deteriorating / cracking

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 141,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,183 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,295 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,453 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 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 FJ62 ZHA, 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 FJ62 ZHA registered?

FJ62 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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