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FV62 DFP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,653 mi
Last recorded181,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 DFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 181,653 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 181,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake waring light on

Pass 28 Nov 2024 172,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 162,593 miles

No read out given on emission test

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 153,524 miles

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

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

Slight seepage around rear Diff/Driveshafts

Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,795 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,639 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 127,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,170 miles

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 90,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (3.5.1g)

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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FV62 DFP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV62 DFP, 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 FV62 DFP registered?

FV62 DFP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is FV62 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 DFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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