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FR62 WRU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,744 mi
Last recorded133,744 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 WRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 133,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,726 miles

Windscreen wipers effectiveness poor.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper effectiveness is poor. Worn blade &/or greasy screen.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 103,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper effectiveness is poor. Worn blade &/or greasy screen.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,804 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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FR62 WRU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FR62 WRU, 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 FR62 WRU?

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What year was FR62 WRU registered?

FR62 WRU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2012.

Is FR62 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 WRU 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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