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FN12 WVT

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,783 mi
Last recorded187,783 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2024 187,783 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 2 May 2023 184,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 179,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff sport bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2020 166,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 154,087 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,202 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing low

Slight lift in both front lower balljoints

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 WVT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FN12 WVT, 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.

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What year was FN12 WVT registered?

FN12 WVT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 WVT safe to buy?

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