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FV62 PJJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 138,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,878 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,411 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 115,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 97Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged slightly defective

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 105,816 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential, pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear pads low

slight play in both front ball joints

Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear pads low

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,756 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,756 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,188 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

rear brake disc face slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-17 97Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake disc face slightly corroded

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,002 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge , nearside heavily

sill, floor and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,051 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,386 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

front tyres worn smooth on edges

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 PJJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV62 PJJ, 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 FV62 PJJ registered?

FV62 PJJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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