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FP62 HNK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,324 mi
Last recorded172,324 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 172,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 172,308 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise unable to brake test due to tyre condition

Pass 27 Sep 2024 162,682 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 154,014 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 153,875 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 124,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,647 miles

under tray fitted preventing some underside inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,379 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 59,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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FP62 HNK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP62 HNK, 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 FP62 HNK registered?

FP62 HNK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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