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FN62 FTD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

337,116 mi
Last recorded337,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 FTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 337,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing diteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover not supported by bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 337,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing diteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover not supported by bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 321,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front dust cover on inside of springs ditiriorated

Nearside Front brake disc cover loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 304,065 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front skockabsorber dust cover boots brocken

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 304,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front skockabsorber dust cover boots brocken

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 282,516 miles

Nearside Front slight body damage

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

under tray damage under vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2023 282,512 miles

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

Nearside Front slight body damage

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

under tray damage under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2022 261,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight damage on both sides

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 261,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight damage on both sides

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 241,045 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 221,262 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 191,285 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 191,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 174,622 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 174,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 152,087 miles

Front slight brake binding

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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FN62 FTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN62 FTD, 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 FN62 FTD registered?

FN62 FTD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is FN62 FTD safe to buy?

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