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FL12 JZP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 JZP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 98,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,745 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,469 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,912 miles

both front tyers, outer edges close to limits.

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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FL12 JZP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL12 JZP, 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

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What year was FL12 JZP registered?

FL12 JZP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FL12 JZP safe to buy?

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