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FL12 XJX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XJX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,857 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,253 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,096 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)

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,335 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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FL12 XJX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

FL12 XJX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is FL12 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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