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FP12 XEW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,986 mi
Last recorded170,986 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,986 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 160,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 149,744 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))

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 May 2023 138,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 126,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 113,311 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 113,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2020 101,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 87,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 76,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,503 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 65,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 53,439 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,971 miles

both front tyers outer edges, close to limits.

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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FP12 XEW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP12 XEW, 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 FP12 XEW registered?

FP12 XEW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is FP12 XEW safe to buy?

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