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FL62 FUD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 FUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 95,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2026 95,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2024 91,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,660 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,819 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,819 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,453 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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FL62 FUD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL62 FUD, 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 FUD?

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What year was FL62 FUD registered?

FL62 FUD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is FL62 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 FUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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