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FT62 AVE

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,534 mi
Last recorded151,534 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Fail 22 Nov 2018 143,337 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,813 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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FT62 AVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT62 AVE, 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 FT62 AVE registered?

FT62 AVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FT62 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 AVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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