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FN62 NCJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 123,806 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 112,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,210 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,595 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,785 miles

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,326 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

plastic covers fitted alround inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,760 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (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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FN62 NCJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NCJ, 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 FN62 NCJ registered?

FN62 NCJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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