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FV62 RXL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,187 mi
Last recorded190,187 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 RXL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 190,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 190,187 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 180,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 169,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 160,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 125,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,802 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

FV62 RXL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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