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FT62 FBF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,338 mi
Last recorded198,338 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 198,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 195,040 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Fans mounted on dash + items hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine - Not larger than 75mm in diameter after 5 minutes - After 5 minutes larger than 75mm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 194,974 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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 11 Aug 2021 181,118 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 181,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 171,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 163,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,059 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 139,779 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,496 miles

Advise alignment check

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on outer edge

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 FBF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT62 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

FT62 FBF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FT62 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 FBF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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