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FN12 LAY

2026 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2026
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 83,518 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 83,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2025 74,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 65,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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FN12 LAY is a 2026 BMW 5 Series in White. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN12 LAY, 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 0 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 FN12 LAY?

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What year was FN12 LAY registered?

FN12 LAY is a 2026 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2026.

Is FN12 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 LAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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