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FM60 AJM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,672 mi
Last recorded182,672 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM60 AJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 182,672 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 173,063 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 173,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,432 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 156,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,067 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 145,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald and starting to blister to inner edge - nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2mm - worn bald to inner edge - nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,741 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,516 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,630 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on edges (4.1.E.1)

washers not 100% - may need attention

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,334 miles

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

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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FM60 AJM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM60 AJM, 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 FM60 AJM registered?

FM60 AJM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FM60 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM60 AJM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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