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FP62 HPO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,093 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,740 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 108,739 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,498 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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FP62 HPO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FP62 HPO, 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

How do I check the history of FP62 HPO?

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What year was FP62 HPO registered?

FP62 HPO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is FP62 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 HPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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