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FL12 UCE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake pads low

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UCE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL12 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

FL12 UCE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FL12 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 UCE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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