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FP12 XFA

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,225 mi
Last recorded125,225 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 125,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2022 104,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 84,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 76,210 miles

Front both front tyre out of shape

Fail 16 May 2018 76,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front both front tyre out of shape

Pass 5 May 2017 65,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 33,175 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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FP12 XFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FP12 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

FP12 XFA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is FP12 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 XFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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