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FT62 BXY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,482 miles

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 12 Nov 2024 44,570 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,297 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing between treads

Pass 11 Nov 2016 19,312 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

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 BXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXY, 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 FT62 BXY registered?

FT62 BXY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is FT62 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 BXY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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