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FN62 MYS

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,499 mi
Last recorded117,499 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 MYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff mounts slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end or inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,188 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on tread edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,453 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

slight play in os rack end

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,341 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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FN62 MYS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN62 MYS, 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 MYS registered?

FN62 MYS is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FN62 MYS safe to buy?

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