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FL62 CBY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 CBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,430 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,206 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,206 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FL62 CBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL62 CBY, 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 FL62 CBY?

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What year was FL62 CBY registered?

FL62 CBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is FL62 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 CBY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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